Description
This quick and easy 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken nuggets with a tangy and sweet orange marmalade BBQ sauce for a delicious dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a simple meal with big flavor inspired by classic Chinese orange chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 cups chicken nuggets, precooked
Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (we used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken Nuggets: Prepare the chicken nuggets by cooking them according to the package instructions until they are hot and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover with a damp paper towel.
- Heat Sauce: Microwave the sauce mixture for 45 seconds to warm and blend the flavors.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Immediately toss the hot crispy chicken nuggets with the warm orange BBQ sauce until well coated.
Notes
- For best results, use precooked chicken nuggets that crisp well when heated.
- Sesame oil is optional but adds a nice nutty flavor to the sauce.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness by adding more orange marmalade or soy sauce to taste.
- This recipe is best served immediately to maintain the chicken’s crispiness.
