Orange Chicken Bites (Print Version)
Golden chicken with zesty orange glaze, great over rice or noodles for a homemade twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into 1 ½ inch pieces
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¾ cup of Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ sauce
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18 ounces of orange marmalade
→ For Cooking
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3 tablespoons of olive oil
# Steps:
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Take a small bowl and mix together the Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and orange marmalade until smooth. Put it aside for later.
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Heat a large skillet (12 inches) on medium-high flame, adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil warms up, toss in half of the chicken chunks. Avoid crowding the pan so that the chicken browns nicely. Cook for about 7-9 minutes until the pieces are golden and fully done. Move them to a plate and set them aside.
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Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. Then, throw in the rest of the chicken, cooking and browning it for an additional 7-9 minutes.
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Take the cooked chicken and all of its juices and return this to the pan. Pour in the orange sauce mixture, turning the heat to medium. Give it a good stir every now and then so it doesn't stick or burn. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken up and cling to the chicken.
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Once the sauce is thick and glossy, take it off the heat and serve right away.
# Notes and Tips:
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Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce adds a smoky, tangy kick, but feel free to use another kind based on your liking.
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Cook some rice or sides ahead of time or while the chicken is cooking since this dish comes together quickly.
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You'll end up with a little leftover sauce that's perfect for topping rice. If you want more, just double up the sauce ingredients.
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If your skillet is on the smaller side, cook the chicken in three separate batches to give it room to brown.