Description
This 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken is a super quick and easy dinner made with crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a flavorful orange BBQ sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken nuggets, precooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s or similar)
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken nuggets according to the directions on the bag.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using). Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Toss the hot, crispy chicken nuggets with the orange BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mix.
- Sesame oil adds a nice depth of flavor, but it’s optional.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Main Course, Quick Meals
- Method: Microwave, Frying (for nuggets)
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
