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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken served over rice

3 Ingredient Orange Chicken: Quick Sweet Takeout Hack

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  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 14 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

3 Ingredient Orange Chicken in less than 20 minutes! Easy orange marmalade BBQ sauce and crispy chicken make for a quick and tasty dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 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

1. Cook the chicken nuggets according to the directions on the bag.

2. Mix together the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel.

3. Microwave the sauce mixture for 45 seconds.

4. Toss the hot, crispy chicken nuggets with the orange BBQ sauce.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!


Notes

You can use any brand of BBQ sauce, but Sweet Baby Ray’s adds a great flavor.

For extra crunch, air fry the nuggets instead of baking.

This dish pairs perfectly with fried rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Kids can help prepare this dish—great as an after-school snack!


Nutrition

  • Calories: 566
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 1151mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0.03g
  • Carbohydrates: 84g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g