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Home » Seasonal » Summer » Sticky Marmalade Chicken

June 11, 2016 By Janice Pattie 12 Comments

Sticky Marmalade Chicken

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Plate with Sticky Marmalade Chicken and roasted vegetables

Sticky Marmalade Chicken is ideal to eat outside on a sunny day. It’s good hot or cold and, as you don’t want to be spending time inside when the sun is shining, it is super quick and easy to make.

Plate of Sticky Marmalade Chicken and roasted vegetables

Al Fresco Eating

Last week we had the longest warm spell of weather that I can remember for a long time, we had about 10 days of sunshine with temperatures of 24-26C, which is pretty unusual in Scotland.  

One of my greatest pleasures on warm days is to eat outside on our patio.  Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner it seems to taste better when eaten outside.

Roasted Marinated Sticky Marmalade Chicken Breasts in roasting tin

Marinade Sticky Marmalade Chicken Overnight

I like to eat wholesome, homemade and tasty food, and when it’s nice outside and I don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen making it.  I marinate the chicken overnight in a mixture of marmalade, orange juice, and hot sauce to pack in as much flavour as possible.

A marinade is not only a really great way to get flavour into food but also keeps the meat moist and tender. Skinless chicken breasts are a good vehicle for flavours, however, they can become dry quickly, especially when roasted.  

This recipe for Sticky Marmalade Chicken combines a rich marinade and quick-cooking to ensure that the chicken doesn’t dry out.  Therefore you end up with soft juicy chicken with a sticky, sweet and savoury coating.

Grill, Pan Fry or Oven roast 

I make this recipe in the oven but you can pan fry it, grill it and also cook it on the barbeque.  Just make sure that the chicken is cooked all the way through. 

Close up of plate of Sticky Marmalade Chicken and roasted vegetables

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Serving Suggestion

I serve Sticky Marmalade Chicken with sala, potato wedges and, homemade coleslaw.

Homemade Coleslaw

Make the coleslaw with shredded white cabbage, grated carrots and, sliced red pepper. Add a dressing of yogurt and mayonnaise mixed together.  

Homemade Potato Wedges 

Make the potato wedges are with Maris Piper potatoes. Toss them in Scottish rapeseed oil and sea salt and pop them on a tray into the oven.  Put the potatoes in 10 minutes before the chicken, and both will be ready at the same time.  Add a few salad leaves and the meal is ready to serve.

 

Plate with Sticky Marmalade Chicken and roasted vegetables

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Marmalade marinated chicken with roasted vegetables plated

Sticky Marmalade Chicken

A fabulous sweet and sour marinade for roasted, grilled, broiled or barbecued chicken. Delicious served hot or cold.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 5 tbsp marmalade
  • 1/2 orange Zest
  • 1 orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch A few grinds of freshly ground pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl
  • Add the chicken breasts
  • Marinade for minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 200C
  • Place the chicken in a roasting tin and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, test with a skewer to see that the juices run clear.
  • While the chicken is roasting, pour the marinade into a small pan and bring to the boil, simmer until it has reduced by a third.
  • Serve the chicken sliced with some of the sauce, salad and potato wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 49gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 876mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 32.8mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1.1mg
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I’m adding this recipe to EATING AL FRESCO, the new Linky run by Munchies & Munchkins, especially for outside eating.

 

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  1. Karen says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I LOVE marmalade in all kinds of dishes, and I use it often as a marinade for meats and chicken, so this fabulous recipe has my name all over it Janice! The perfect dish for both summer and winter, alike!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      June 13, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      It’s that sweet and sour thing that works so well with marmalade marinades, so tasty.

      Reply
  2. munchies and munchkins says

    June 26, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    This sounds delicious Janice. Thanks for linking to #eatingalfresco

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      June 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      No problem, thanks for hosting. I just hope we get some more al fresco eating weather, it’s pouring here!

      Reply
  3. Louise Carruthers says

    June 21, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    This sounds and looks delicious, especially for summer dining! I’ve not thought of using marmalade before, but definitely going to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      June 22, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      It’s a bit of a sweet and sour vibe, the citrus tang works well with savoury and the sugar provides that sticky caramelisation.

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    June 23, 2019 at 9:28 am

    This looks lovely. Some of my favourite flavours! #CookBlogShare

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 23, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Thanks, Donna.

      Reply
  5. Vicki Montague says

    June 24, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    What a fabulous sounding recipe. I never really know what to do with chicken and this sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 24, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Aw, thanks Vicki. I love to cook with chicken, I find it really versatile, it takes on the flavours you add to it really well.

      Reply
  6. Rebecca - Glutarama says

    June 26, 2019 at 7:14 am

    What a fantastic idea, I would never have thought to glaze with marmalade, thank you so much for sharing on #cookblogshare and bringing this recipe to my attention.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 26, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Thank you, it makes a great glaze.

      Reply

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