Description
This easy 4-Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe features crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a sweet and tangy orange marmalade sauce, combined with BBQ sauce and soy sauce for an irresistible flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets (cooked according to the package directions)
Sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 45 seconds, then whisk again until the sauce is smooth with some small chunks of orange rind remaining.
- Combine Sauce and Chicken: Pour the heated sauce over the freshly cooked and hot chicken nuggets. Toss gently to coat each nugget evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the orange chicken immediately while hot, ideally over freshly steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken nuggets are cooked thoroughly and hot before tossing with the sauce for best coating and flavor absorption.
- The orange marmalade adds texture and sweetness, so do not substitute with plain orange juice.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on your serving needs.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and verify chicken nugget ingredients.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
