Description
Juicy Blackstone Orange Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings the taste of your favorite Asian takeout right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick cooking process, you can enjoy this restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve it over fluffy white rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this vibrant dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Chop bell pepper and onion; slice orange.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
- Sear seasoned chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté bell pepper and onion for about 3-4 minutes.
- Make the sauce by mixing orange juice, marmalade, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Return chicken to skillet with veggies; pour in sauce and cook for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in orange juice mixture for extra flavor. Adjust sweetness by adding more orange marmalade if desired. Use high heat to achieve a perfect sear.