Description

This 3-ingredient orange chicken is a quick and easy takeout-style dish made with crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a sweet, tangy, and smoky sauce made from orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal prep.

Ingredients

5 cups precooked chicken nuggets

1 cup sweet orange marmalade

1/2 cup barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the chicken nuggets according to the package directions until hot and very crispy.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
Toss the hot chicken nuggets with the warm sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice by adding sriracha, chili-garlic sauce, or crushed red pepper.

For brighter citrus notes, add orange zest to the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a takeout-style finish.

Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation.

Use different styles of BBQ sauce for flavor variation.

Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Main Dish
Method: Microwave, Bake
Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg