Description
A bright, tangy dish that transforms quick-cooking chicken into a sticky, sweet-and-savory favorite, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more if needed for frying)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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Instructions
- 1. Dice the chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Set out a shallow bowl with beaten eggs and another dish with flour for dredging.
- 3. Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl: orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce.
- 4. Dip each chicken cube into the beaten eggs, then coat with flour and shake off excess.
- 5. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6. Add coated chicken in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and crisp.
- 7. Remove cooked chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
- 8. Combine cooked chicken with glaze in the pan over medium heat; stir to coat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- 9. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped cilantro.