Baked Orange Chicken

Lately I’ve been really craving Chinese take-out, but I’m trying to be good (about nutrition and expenses), so rather than ignoring my cravings, I gave in, well sort of. Instead of placing the order, I headed to the kitchen and made a batch of Baked Orange Chicken. YASSSSS

I have to admit that I always feel EXTRA excited when I find a way to still eat what I want but cut back on the guilt. So satisfying! Happy cooking!

INGREDIENTS

Chicken

• 1 lb Thin Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1 cup Flour
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 2 cups Plain Breadcrumbs

Sauce

• 2 tsp Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger (can sub fresh ginger)
• 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 cup Orange Marmalade
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Chili Flakes (optional)

Optional Garnishes

• Sesame Seeds
• Orange Zest
• Chopped Scallions

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and grease with cooking spray.

Cut the chicken into strips or nuggets. Set up your dredging station with a bowl of flour, a bowl of the beaten eggs, and a bowl of the breadcrumbs.

Dip the chicken into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs and place onto the prepared sheet pan. For more detailed instructions on how I recommend to set this up for maximizing efficiency and minimizing ickiness check out my Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets post.

Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over med-low heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside.

When the chicken is done cooking, put the cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over it. Toss to combine and enjoy! Garnish with sesame seeds, orange zest and/or chopped scallions.

I served my Baked Orange Chicken with Miracle Shirataki noodles and Quickie Steamed Broccoli. This would also be great with brown rice 🙂

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Baked Orange Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Author Talia Kornfeld

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 lb Thin Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 cup Flour
• 2 Eggs beaten
• 2 cups Plain Breadcrumbs

Sauce

• 2 tsp Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger can sub fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 cup Orange Marmalade
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Chili Flakes optional

Optional Garnish

• Sesame Seeds
• Orange Zest
• Scallions chopped

Instructions

• Line a sheet pan with foil and grease with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut the chicken into strips or nuggets. 
• Set up your dredging station with a bowl of the flour, a bowl of the beaten eggs, and a bowl of the breadcrumbs.
• Dip the chicken into the flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs, then place on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Set aside
• While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer over med-low heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Put the cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over it. Toss to combine and enjoy!