Description
This quick and easy 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken nuggets with a tangy and sweet orange BBQ sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice for a delicious and comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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
- 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, noting the small chunks of orange rind in the marmalade.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the prepared hot sauce over the freshly cooked chicken nuggets. Toss thoroughly to ensure every nugget is evenly coated with the orange BBQ sauce.
- Serve: Serve the orange chicken immediately while hot, ideally over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken nuggets are freshly cooked and hot before adding the sauce for best flavor absorption.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer the sauce mixture briefly on the stovetop before coating the chicken.
- For a healthier option, use baked chicken nuggets instead of fried.
- This recipe is easily doubled or halved to suit the number of servings needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving (for sauce) and Baking (for chicken nuggets)
- Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion