Description
This Easy 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken with BBQ Bliss is a flavorful, simple-to-make dish combining tender baked chicken breasts with a deliciously sweet and smoky orange marmalade and BBQ sauce glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family meal, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort while delivering maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken evenly and ensuring it is juicy and tender.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish, spreading them out evenly to allow for consistent cooking.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the orange marmalade and BBQ sauce thoroughly, blending the sweet and smoky flavors together.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the orange marmalade and BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the glaze to impart maximum flavor.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon some extra sauce from the pan over the chicken for added flavor if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables to make it a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
