Description
This quick and easy 3-ingredient orange chicken features crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-savory orange marmalade BBQ sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like Chinese takeout.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked chicken nuggets (homemade or frozen)
- ½ 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 frozen chicken nuggets according to package directions until hot and crispy.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using). Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Add the hot chicken to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the orange sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free chicken nuggets and tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust sweetness with a dash of rice vinegar or hot sauce if needed.
- Prep the sauce ahead and refrigerate for a faster meal.
- Swap chicken for tofu or meatballs for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
