Description
Juicy Blackstone Orange Chicken is your ticket to a delightful Asian takeout experience from the comfort of your home. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a vibrant, sweet-tangy orange sauce that’s sure to satisfy any craving. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish, perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it over fluffy rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until softened (3–4 minutes). Add orange slices briefly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, marmalade, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for extra flavor. Adjust sweetness according to your taste; add more orange juice or sugar if desired. Feel free to incorporate other veggies like snap peas or broccoli.