There are many ways to make orange chicken. For this recipe, you’ll bake it in an orange sauce and serve with riced cauliflower.
Jump to RecipeIn the past, I’ve tried making Orange Chicken a few different ways. I’ve used essential oils and made it in the instant pot and I’ve also made a slow cooker version. While those are great, they require a bit more prep time.
Since I had some orange marmalade still from the last time I made it, I decided to try something a bit different this time. Justin isn’t always a fan of the texture of chicken from the instant pot or slow cooker, so we baked it this time. And, contrary to my usual MO, I actually planned and made sides with this one!
While I love potatoes, I’ve been trying to watch what we eat and make healthier choices. This time, we went with riced cauliflower as a side dish. It was really good when I poured extra sauce from the chicken over the rice and edamame.
Orange Chicken Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 18 oz orange marmalade
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 12 oz frozen riced cauliflower
- 12 oz frozen edamame in the pod
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Lay the chicken in a 2 qt casserole dish.
In a small bowl, mix the bbq sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, prepare the riced cauliflower and edamame per directions.
Serve chicken over cauliflower with edamame.
Leftovers
Leftover orange chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. I suggest storing leftover rice and edamame separate from the chicken. You don’t want the sauce on the chicken to make them soggy. To reheat, either microwave or place in the oven again. I actually like this cold over some spinach for a yummy salad.
Recipe
Originally Published On: December 13, 2021
Orange Chicken with Riced Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 18 oz orange marmalade
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 12 oz frozen riced cauliflower
- 12 oz frozen edamame in the pod
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F
- Lay the chicken in a 2 qt casserole dish
- In a small bowl, mix the bbq sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce
- Pour the sauce over the chicken
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through
- Meanwhile, prepare the riced cauliflower and edamame per directions
- Serve chicken over cauliflower with edamame
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Orange Chicken FAQs
No, it doesn’t have to be marmalade. You can use any type of jam or jelly. I like the chunks in the marmalade.
Yes, if you omit the soy sauce from this recipe, then it should be gluten-free. Make sure to check all ingredients labels.
Edamame is cooked in the pods, but then you want to squeeze the beans out when you eat it. Discard the shells.
Src: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cook-and-serve-edamame#how-to-serve-edamame
We used to make orange chicken all the time. WE loved this certain sauce and they stopped making it! For sure trying your recipe as we miss it so much!
Wow! That looks absolutely delicious and yummy! I really love to try this recipe!
Such a simple and easy to make the recipe. For a health-conscious person like me, this is perfect.
This is interesting.. I might try using the sauce with tofu instead of chicken. Good job on the reciepe.
I love all your chicken recipes, I try them all the time. Appreciate your content. Thanks for sharing!
Delicious and simple! This is quickly becoming a family favorite in my home.
This looks so good. I love substituting the rice for cauliflower.
I just love orange chicken, and top it with cauliflower? Yum!
That looks good. My family loves chicken (except me) so they’ll definitely enjoy this. I can make a salmon or pork version for me though.
It’s always great to discover new and delicious recipes. And I especially love yours. Cannot wait to make it this weekend!
Thanks for this amazing recipe. Am definitely gonna try it tomorrow for dinner.
I’ve never made riced cauliflower before for my family. I’d love to try this dish it sounds tasty.
This looks so good. I have not tried the organized chicken and looking at the picture. It looks yummy.
I recently had this at a chinese restuarant but if i wouldve known its this easy to make, id just make it myself! Yummy!
The orange chicken looks delicious and is surprisingly easy to make! I’ve also been hearing a lot about cauliflower rice and its a bout time to give it a try too
I didn’t realize the slow cooker gave a different texture to chicken. I’m a vegetarian who cooks meat for the family, so that tip is good for me to know. Your Orange Chicken recipe sounds nice.
thank you for this wonderful recipe! this is something that i can eat without the guilt! although, I haven’t personally tried eating riced cauliflower but I am sure it goes well with this chicken recipe.
Wow! This looks really delicious and your post made me crave for some orange chicken. Will try to get some ingredients and try your recipe. Thank you for sharing this.
Nnnniiiccceeee…this is a new twist of chicken and rice to me. I will definitely give it a try. Love how the chicken turned out.
Didn’t have the chance to try out riced cauliflower but would definitely love to try this one out soon <3
I am drooling over this chicken recipe. LOoks so delicious. Thanks for sharing