Description
This 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken is an easy and quick recipe that combines crispy chicken with a tangy and sweet orange BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups chicken nuggets, precooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken nuggets according to the directions on the bag or prepare homemade nuggets.
- Mix BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Stir the sauce until smooth and toss the crispy chicken nuggets in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to make this recipe spicier, you can add chili flakes or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce.
- For best results, use a quality BBQ sauce like Sweet Baby Ray’s for a balanced flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven to preserve crispiness.
- If you prefer a healthier version, you can use a sugar-free BBQ sauce or reduce the amount of marmalade.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Microwave, Tossing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 566 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 1151mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg