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Sheet Pan Orange Marmalade Chicken with Zucchini

Sweet, smoky, and savory orange marmalade chicken cooks with zucchini on a single sheet pan!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword easy orange marmalade chicken recipe, orange marmalade chicken, orange marmalade chicken breasts, orange marmalade chicken recipe, orange marmalade chicken thighs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons onion powder, divided
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 zucchini or yellow summer squash, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
  • ¼ cup Catalina salad dressing, or use French dressing
  • ¼ cup orange marmalade (we like this sweet orange marmalade that doesn't have a bitter taste)
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme; sliced green onion

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line an extra-large baking sheet with foil (if desired for easy cleanup) and spray with nonstick cooking spray or coat with oil.
  • On the prepared pan or in a separate bowl, toss together the chicken and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon of the onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder to the chicken; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper; toss again. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet. Arrange the zucchini on the other side of the pan, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
    Process shot showing how to make orange marmalade chicken.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the Catalina dressing, the orange marmalade, the remaining ¼ teaspoon onion powder, the remaining ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and a little bit of salt and pepper to taste.
    Ingredients for orange marmalade sauce for chicken.
  • Drizzle the orange marmalade glaze over the chicken; toss to coat. Give the zucchini a stir. Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 5-10 more minutes, until the glaze on the chicken starts to caramelize and the zucchini is tender. For a really crispy, charred finish, place the pan under the broiler for 1-2 minutes instead (don’t place the tray under the broiler if you use parchment paper to line the pan – it can catch on fire). If it’s under the broiler, watch the tray closely because the sauce can burn quickly. Garnish with fresh herbs or sliced green onions and serve!
    Close overhead image of easy orange marmalade chicken sheet pan dinner on a table.

Notes

  • Use an extra-large rimmed baking sheet (or two separate smaller baking sheets) so that you have plenty of space for all of your ingredients to spread out. This helps the chicken and veggies cook faster and brown in the oven.
  • Line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up. If you're using parchment paper, do not transfer the pan to the broiler (since the paper can catch on fire).
  • The smoked paprika is a key ingredient to create that rich, smoky flavor on the meat. You can sub with sweet paprika, but the taste will be quite different.
  • If you prefer your chicken and vegetables really charred, place the tray under the broiler for a minute or two at the end. Just don't walk away since the ingredients can burn quickly.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, chives, or basil for a bright and colorful finishing touch.