Homemade Orange Chicken Bites (Print Format)
Crispy chicken pieces tossed in zesty orange sauce, perfect for pairing with rice or noodles.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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18 ounces orange marmalade
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¾ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Original barbecue sauce
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
→ For Cooking
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3 tablespoons olive oil
# Steps:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce until well combined. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet (12 inch) over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add half of the chicken pieces. Ensure the skillet is not overcrowded to allow proper browning. Cook the chicken for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the remaining chicken pieces. Cook and brown for another 7-9 minutes.
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Add the previously cooked chicken along with its juices back into the skillet. Pour in the orange sauce mixture and reduce the heat to medium. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce by almost half and thicken until it coats the chicken well.
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Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and serve immediately.
# Tips:
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Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce is recommended for its tangy and smoky flavor, but other barbecue sauces can be used based on preference.
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Prepare rice or other side dishes beforehand or while the chicken cooks, as the recipe comes together quickly.
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This recipe yields a small amount of extra sauce, ideal for pouring over rice when serving. Double the sauce ingredients for additional sauce.
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If using a smaller skillet, cook the chicken in three batches to avoid overcrowding.