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3-Ingredient Orange Chicken – Easy 20-Minute Dinner Recipe

Ingredient Orange Chicken

This 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken is an easy, sticky-sweet dinner made with tender chicken coated in a glossy orange BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family-friendly comfort food.
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 4Course: Main DishCuisine: Asian-Inspired / Easy DinnerMethod: Stovetop

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add orange marmalade and barbecue sauce.
  4. Stir to coat chicken evenly and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Final Thoughts

This 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken is the perfect reminder that great cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few smart ingredient choices and a simple cooking method, you get a dish that’s bold, comforting, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy—yet delivers flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.

What makes this recipe truly special is its reliability. It works every time, adapts easily to different tastes, and fits seamlessly into busy schedules. Whether you’re cooking for family, prepping meals for the week, or just craving something warm and sweet-savory, this dish rises to the occasion with minimal effort.

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Once you add this recipe to your rotation, it quickly becomes one of those trusted favorites you rely on again and again. Fast, flavorful, and endlessly comforting, this 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken proves that sometimes, less really is more.