Description
This easy 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe combines crispy frozen chicken nuggets with a quick, tangy orange BBQ sauce for a flavorful meal ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a fast dinner, the sauce balances sweet marmalade, savory soy, and smoky BBQ flavors, served best over steamed rice for a satisfying and family-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets (cooked according to package directions)
Sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Microwave the mixture on high for 45 seconds, then whisk until smooth, noting there may be small chunks from the orange rind in the marmalade.
- Coat the Nuggets: Pour the warm sauce over the fully cooked, freshly heated chicken nuggets. Toss well to ensure each nugget is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the orange chicken hot, ideally over freshly steamed rice for a complete and delicious meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken nuggets are hot and freshly cooked before tossing with sauce for best flavor and texture.
- Steamed rice complements the tangy sauce and makes the meal more filling.
- You can substitute chicken nuggets with cooked chicken pieces if preferred.
- Microwave times may vary, adjust as needed to fully warm the sauce.
