Description
This delicious crispy orange chicken recipe served with rice and steamed broccoli is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breaded chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or 3 cups vegetable oil if frying)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 4 cups steamed broccoli
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 2 green onions (sliced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake or Air Fry: Spray lightly with olive oil and cook at 400° until chicken reaches 165°. For Frying: Heat oil to 375°, cook chicken in small batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Make the Orange Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, granulated garlic, corn starch, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
- Add rice and steamed broccoli to a bowl with crispy chicken, drizzle with orange sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish is a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making it a family favorite.
- Feel free to adjust the level of cayenne pepper based on your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg