Are you looking for a tantalizing and flavorful dish that will impress your taste buds? Sweet orange chicken is a culinary delight that combines the tangy sweetness of oranges with the savory richness of chicken. This iconic dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice for both casual dinners and special occasions. With its vibrant colors and aromatic scent, sweet orange chicken is sure to add a touch of elegance to your dining table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable sweet orange chicken dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET CHILI AND ORANGE MARMALADE GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS
It doesn't get much easier than these three-ingredient sticky sweet wings. A combination of orange marmalade and sweet chili sauce make for some of the most addictive wings you've ever had.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Set a wire rack inside a large foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; arrange chicken wings on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until wings are no longer pink at the bone and the skin is crispy, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Mix orange marmalade and chili sauce in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add cooked wings to marmalade-chili sauce and toss until well coated. Plate wings and pour extra sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 237.5 mg, Sugar 29 g
SWEET ORANGE CHICKEN
This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It's sure to be a hit at your next get together!-Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place flour in a dish or bowl; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, tossing to coat. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce and ginger; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken juices run clear, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice or noodles if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR ORANGE CHICKEN
Tangy sweet and sour chicken with a kick of orange flavor.
Provided by bsims
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Beat ice water and egg together in a bowl using a whisk or a fork. Add baking soda and salt and mix to combine. Add 1 cup flour to water mixture; mix until blended but lumpy.
- Place remaining 1 cup flour in a separate bowl. Cover each piece of chicken in flour, then move to egg mixture and cover, letting excess batter drip off.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water crackles when placed into oil.
- Place chicken into the hot oil and fry, flipping if needed, until no longer pink in the center and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, orange marmalade, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring frequently, until desired thickness is reached.
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 481 mg, Sugar 42 g
ORANGE-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SWEET POTATOES
Enjoy this baked chicken and sweet potatoes seasoned with tangy orange juice and cranberries - a flavorful dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In 1-quart saucepan, cook basting sauce ingredients over low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until marmalade is melted.
- In 15x10x1-inch pan, place chicken breasts. Brush with half of the basting sauce. In medium bowl, toss potatoes and onion with oil; place around chicken. Bake 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, soak cranberries in 1/4 cup orange juice.
- Brush chicken again with remaining basting sauce. Stir gently to coat vegetables with pan juices. With slotted spoon, sprinkle cranberries over vegetables; drizzle with juice. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F), and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 26 g
SWEET CHILI & ORANGE CHICKEN
My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from deployment. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the bright, citrusy sauce. -Jessica Eastman, Bremerton, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add chili sauce and juice concentrate to skillet; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in chicken. Serve with rice; sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1014mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SWEET ORANGE BAKED CHICKEN
Enjoy the taste of orange in this delightful rice and chicken recipe - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Cook rice as directed on package, omitting butter. Stir in almonds and butter.
- Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup rice mixture into each pocket. Place chicken in pan; sprinkle evenly with salt.
- In small bowl, mix marmalade, honey, mustard and thyme until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture for serving. Brush remaining marmalade mixture over chicken.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Heat reserved marmalade mixture over medium heat and pour evenly over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 696 mg
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS WITH SWEET AND SOUR BLOOD ORANGE SAUCE, BLOOD ORANGE WATERCRESS SALAD
Steps:
- Blood Orange Granita, for serving, recipe follows
- For the blood orange rub: Place chicken pieces in a large dish and add the garlic powder, pepper, ground fennel, olive oil and blood orange zest. Coat the chicken with the rub and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- For the crispy chicken fingers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large pot one-third full with the vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with a cooling rack.
- Place the flour, whisked eggs and panko into individual dishes. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, followed by the eggs and then the panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking tray. In batches, place the chicken strips in the oil and fry until crispy and golden. Place on a baking tray and keep warm in the oven. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- For the sweet and sour blood orange sauce: Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and sweat until tender and translucent. Mix the honey, red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a bowl. Add to the saute pan and stir. Add the blood orange zest, blood orange pieces and cinnamon stick. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook until the mixture has reduced by half.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a new pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the pot back over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a simmer to cook the cornstarch out, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
- For the blood orange watercress salad: Segment the blood oranges over a sieve and bowl to ensure all the juices are reserved; set the segments aside. Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar and shallots in the blood orange juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Place the watercress and iceberg lettuce on a serving plate. Spoon the blood orange dressing over the greens. Garnish with the blood orange segments and crushed rice crackers.
- Serve the salad alongside the crispy chicken fingers with the sweet and sour blood orange dipping sauce.
SWEET AND SPICY ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS
Simple, yet tasty. I get asked for these a lot at get togethers. My two year old also loves them. The original recipe came from my mother, but I made several changes and now I think they are even better.
Provided by Chelebelle
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chicken in large zip lock bag.
- In small bowl, mix orange marmelade, teriyaki sauce, and crushed red pepper together. Pour over chicken, coat well.
- Place chicken in single layer on large metal pan (a cookie sheet works fine). Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until juice runs clear. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
- note: I always stick mine under the broiler for a few minutes, turning once, because I like my wings to be crispy. You could also do these on a grill.
CROCK POT ORANGE CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES
Tender moist chicken is flavored with orange and spices. A terrific crock pot chilly weather dish that I adapted from the Fix it and Forget it cookbook. Flavorful and filling!
Provided by Jamie Renee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in bottom of a med to large slow cooker.
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.
- Combine flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and garlic powder.
- Thoroughly coat chicken in flour mixture.
- Place chicken on top of sweet potatoes.
- Combine soup with remaining ingredients.
- Stir well and pour over chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 1278.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 27.8
CHICKEN WITH ORANGE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken With Orange Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 23m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken, juice, Splenda, soy sauce, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a zip-lock bag, seal, and shake to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Measure 2 tablespoons of marinade into a small saucepan and set aside. Grill or broil the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the orange marmalade and rice vinegar to the marinade in the small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until mixture is boiling. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and serve the sauce drizzled over the chicken thighs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1413.1, Fat 141.9, SaturatedFat 70.7, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 1059.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 2.2
SWEET AND SPICY BAKED ORANGE CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- 1.Whisk the Orange Marinade/Glaze ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add 1/3 cup to a large freezer bag with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate 60 minutes up to overnight in the refrigerator. Refrigerate reserved Glaze separately. 2.Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in panko and continue to cook and stir until browned. Remove from heat.** 3.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil then top with a wire baking rack. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 4.Line up your breading station: Add flour to a large freezer bag. Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl or shallow dish. Mix panko, ground cornflakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl. 5.Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Add chicken to flour and toss until evenly coated. Working with one chicken tender at a time, remove from flour, shake off any excess then coat in milk/egg mixture and drain off any excess. Roll chicken in panko/cornflakes, pressing to adhere. Shake off any excess and place on wire rack. Repeat until all chicken tenders are breaded. 6.Bake for 20 minutes at 425 F degrees or until chicken is cooked through. Broil until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes while you prepare your Glaze. 7.Add reserved Glaze to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce to a simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Using tongs, dip chicken in Glaze to coat then return to baking rack or individual plates. Garnish with orange and green onions if desired. Notes Total cooking time does not include marinating as that will vary upon individual. *I use my food processor and pulse until the size of panko crumbs. You can place cornflakes in a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin. You can substitute cornflakes with additional panko for a total of 1 1/4 cups panko and brown panko with 1 tablespoon butter. **You can do this while your chicken marinates and store in an airtight container until ready to use. ***The less time you wait between coating the chicken in the glaze and eating, the crispier it will be. That being said, the chicken has a wonderful texture but is not overly crispy.
SWEET ORANGE CHICKEN I
Chicken pieces baked with a mixture of orange soda, mayonnaise, chutney and light seasoning. This is quick and easy! This recipe may be used as a marinade for a barbeque. Baste chicken on barbeque whilst cooking.
Provided by MICKEYMOO
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl combine the chutney, mayonnaise, soda and water. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken, then sprinkle with seasoning and salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 150.9 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 295.7 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
MAPLE-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH ACORN SQUASH AND SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 4 servings (with 1 chicken breast left over for white pizza)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place squash and sweet potatoes and leeks in the slow cooker. Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and place on top of vegetables in slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine orange marmalade and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Serve 4 of the chicken breast halves with squash and potatoes on the side and extra sauce spooned over top (reserve remaining chicken for pizza). Top with parsley and rosemary just before serving.
CROCK POT ORANGE-CURRY CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO PILAF
This dish came from a long stare into the pantry trying to put together a meal when I didn't have enough sweet potatoes for all 6 of us and couldn't get to the store. But I had a bunch of little oranges the kids weren't eating. Sometimes necessity is delicious. ;) It's not as involved as the long ingredient list looks and I'm sure it would be easy to halve if you're not feeding a big family with hungry teens.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Curries
Time 6h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss together all the pilaf ingredients except the chicken stock.
- Spread the pilaf in the bottom of a 6 qt, oval crock pot.
- Stuff the chicken cavities with 4 orange chunks and 2 onion quarters.
- Place the chickens into the crock pot on top of the pilaf.
- Sprinkle each chicken with a pinch of celery seed, a pinch of cumin, and 1/2tsp of curry powder.
- Pour the chicken stock into the pot, being careful to not wash the seasoning off the chicken.
- Since the crock pot will be very full, cook for 3-4 hours on high to get the middle heated quickly then turn down to low for another 4-5 hours.
BEV'S SWEET & SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN - SUGAR FREE
"A DELICIOUS guilt-free version of the popular Chinese dish called 'Orange Chicken'. Using just ONE skillet, it's very EASY and FAST in preparation, but huge in flavor! A yummy balance of sweet and spicy with a little 'kick' to send the dish over-the-top! It was created by using sugar-free ingredients, but it can just as easily...
Provided by Beverly Walker
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. * Bev's Tips: Have ALL the ingredients and prep of veggies ready before starting to cook! The cooking of most ingredients will be done in BATCHES before proceeding with each following step! Looks like a long list of steps, but each one goes QUICKLY!
- 2. Prepare the orange sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3. Season the chicken strips with salt & fresh pepper. Sprinkle the chicken strips with a light dredging of flour.
- 4. Pour approximately 2 teaspoons of oil in the center of a large non-stick skillet. Heat on MED-HI until oil becomes HOT.
- 5. Working in at least 3 batches (so as NOT to overcrowd the skillet and create steamed chicken), briefly stir-fry the 1st batch of chicken in a hot, undisturbed skillet for a minute or so, to attain a nice golden brown crust. Turn chicken and repeat on the second side. Brown chicken on both sides to achieve a lightly golden crust, WITHOUT cooking the chicken through. Remove the browned chicken to a platter.
- 6. Repeat by adding an additional small amount of oil to the skillet, letting it become HOT, and proceed browning the 2nd batch, and removing to platter. Repeat for the 3rd batch of chicken. Set platter of chicken aside. The veggies can now be prepared.
- 7. Add approximately 1 Tablespoon of oil to the same skillet, heat on MED-HI until oil becomes HOT. Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for a brief time before adding the snow peas and chestnuts. Cook the veggies only until slightly tender and a 'bite' is left to them. Remove veggies to another platter or bowl, and set aside.
- 8. Add browned chicken back to the same skillet that's been heated until HOT, pouring about half of the orange sauce over it; reserve the rest for later. Quickly stir-fry the chicken and sauce until it caramelizes slightly, being careful not to over-cook! Remove caramelized chicken to the platter and set aside.
- 9. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water or broth; add the cornstarch and mix to completely incorporate. Pour bouillon mixture in with the remaining orange sauce; mix thoroughly.
- 10. Add the remaining orange sauce with bouillon mixture to the same skillet and cook on MED-HI, stirring constantly until sauce becomes slightly thickened. Combine ALL the ingredients (chicken & veggies) to the thickened sauce and cook only until the dish is heated through.
- 11. Garnish with chopped scallions or green onions. Enjoy over a bed of rice or noodles!!!
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prep all ingredients. This will ensure that the cooking process is smooth and efficient.
- Tender Chicken: To achieve tender chicken, use a meat mallet or fork to flatten and tenderize the chicken breasts.
- Crispy Coating: To get a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture and fry it in hot oil. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken, or else it will become soggy.
- Sweet Orange Sauce: For a well-balanced sweet orange sauce, use a combination of orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your taste.
- Serve Immediately: Sweet orange chicken is best served immediately after cooking. The crispy coating will soften over time, so enjoy it while it's fresh and hot.
Conclusion:
Sweet orange chicken is a popular dish that combines the flavors of sweet, tangy, and savory. With its crispy coating and tender chicken, it's a delicious and easy-to-make meal. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's create a delicious sweet orange chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds!
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