Description
This 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to transform frozen chicken nuggets into a flavorful, tangy dish perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. The combination of orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce creates a deliciously sticky glaze that pairs perfectly with crispy chicken nuggets, served best over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
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 that small chunks from the orange rind may remain.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the warm sauce over the freshly cooked and hot chicken nuggets. Toss the nuggets gently to ensure they are fully coated with the sticky orange glaze.
- Serve: Serve the orange chicken immediately while hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use freshly heated chicken nuggets to help the sauce adhere better.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce for saltiness preference.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a balanced meal.
- For extra zest, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
