Description
This quick and simple Orange Chicken recipe features crispy chicken nuggets coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce made from just four ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a perfect delicious weeknight dinner that can be served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets
Sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- ½ cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish
- Green onion, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Chicken Nuggets: Preheat your oven according to the chicken nugget package instructions and cook the nuggets as directed until crispy and heated through.
- Prepare Orange Sauce: In a medium-sized skillet or cooking pan, combine orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Over medium-high heat, warm the sauce mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Coat Chicken Nuggets: Once the chicken nuggets are cooked, pour the warmed orange sauce over them in the pan. Stir gently to coat all pieces evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Serve the sauced chicken nuggets immediately, optionally garnished with sliced green onion. They pair well served over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using frozen chicken nuggets makes this recipe quick and easy but feel free to use homemade or battered chicken pieces.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to control the saltiness of the sauce to your taste.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce while heating.
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs like cilantro or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately to keep the chicken nuggets crispy and sauce fresh.
