Quick Orange Chicken Skillet
A speedy and flavorful orange chicken made in a single skillet, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep10 min
- Cook15 min
- Total25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This orange chicken is a weeknight lifesaver. It's incredibly easy to throw together, and the sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The chicken gets a nice golden sear, then simmers in a glossy orange sauce that clings to every piece.
Serve it over steamed rice with some steamed broccoli or a simple green salad for a complete meal. It's a family-friendly dish that's sure to become a regular in your rotation.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the oil, swirling to coat the bottom. If needed, add a little more oil to cover the surface.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: in a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Once the chicken is browned, reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well to combine.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice, if desired.
💡 Tips
- For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the chicken in cornstarch.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon more cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in at the end.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a restaurant-style finish.
Inspired by a recipe from Spend With Pennies