Description

This 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe is a quick and easy dish that combines the convenience of frozen popcorn chicken with the sweet and tangy flavors of orange marmalade and BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a delicious homemade meal in minutes with minimal effort and ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

5 cups chicken nuggets, precooked
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 according to the directions on bag.
Mix together the bbq sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce and sesame oil in a microwave safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave for 45 seconds.
Toss the hot, crispy, chicken nuggets with the orange bbq sauce.

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add spice with sriracha or chili flakes, make it vegetarian with tofu or plant-based nuggets, or choose healthier options like baked chicken and low-sugar marmalade. Enjoy experimenting with this versatile and flavorful dish!