Description
This 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe combines crispy precooked chicken nuggets with a tangy and sweet orange marmalade BBQ sauce for a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 5 cups precooked chicken nuggets
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 the chicken nuggets: Prepare the precooked chicken nuggets according to the package directions, usually by baking or air frying, until they are hot and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine BBQ sauce, sweet orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel to prevent splattering.
- Heat the sauce: Microwave the sauce mixture for 45 seconds until warmed through and slightly thickened, stirring if needed.
- Toss the chicken: Immediately toss the hot crispy chicken nuggets in the warm orange BBQ sauce until they are evenly coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the coated chicken nuggets as an appetizer or main dish, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Sesame oil is optional but adds a nutty depth to the sauce.
- For extra crispiness, reheat the sauce on the stove and toss chicken over low heat to caramelize the sauce slightly.
- Can be served over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Microwaving
- Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 566 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 1151 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Orange chicken, quick orange chicken, 3 ingredient chicken recipe, orange marmalade chicken, BBQ chicken nuggets
