🍊🍗 Homemade Orange Chicken Bites ✨
Tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange barbecue glaze—easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for dinner or parties.
Ingredients đź›’
- 18 oz orange marmalade
- ¾ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Original barbecue sauce
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions 👩‍🍳
- Prep chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Make glaze: In a bowl, whisk together orange marmalade and barbecue sauce until smooth.
- Coat chicken: Reduce skillet heat to medium. Pour glaze over chicken, stirring until evenly coated and sticky.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy hot with rice or noodles.
Tips 🌟
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of soy sauce for depth.
- Variation: Try chicken thighs for juicier bites.
- Serving idea: Pair with steamed broccoli or stir-fried veggies.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
- Servings: 6
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Homemade Orange Chicken Bites—sweet, tangy, and irresistible 🍊🍗✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you serve it with rice or noodles?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next weeknight dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves orange chicken.” • “Sticky glaze, tender bites, pure comfort.”