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Easy Orange Chicken served with rice

Easy Orange Chicken – Sweet & Tangy Weeknight Magic

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  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Description

With this amazing 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in a snap! Make it an easy meal with chicken nuggets as the base and a simple homemade sweet orange glaze.


Ingredients

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  • 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets, cooked according to the package directions
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce.

2. Heat in the microwave on high heat for 45 seconds, then whisk the sauce until smooth.

3. Pour the sauce over the fully cooked and hot chicken nuggets.

4. Toss to coat the nuggets evenly in the sauce.

5. Serve the orange chicken hot over steamed rice.


Notes

This recipe works best with freshly cooked, hot chicken nuggets for optimal coating.

You can use any variety of BBQ sauce for different flavor profiles.

Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.

Serve with rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 402
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 1007mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0.02g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 126mg