Prep Time: 14 mins | Cook Time: 1 min | Total Time: 15 mins | Yield: 6
This 3-ingredient recipe has been one of my favourite go-to for an easy, and super quick delicious dinner with hot, crispy chicken nuggets tossed in an orange marmalade bbq sauce. It is another of my family’s favourite dinner rotations!
This Orange Chicken is an amazing take on our favourite Panda Express orange chicken. A fantastic copycat that tastes so great, you’ll never tell the difference! Make this using only three ingredients, and easily and quickly throw this together in a blink! Serve this orange chicken alongside rice with a simple side salad or steamed veggies for a quick meal that your family will surely enjoy!
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With easy recipes like this, takeouts are now the thing of the past. Whip up a tasty meal even on your busiest schedule. I guarantee your family will thank you for the extra mile. If you have frozen popcorn chicken, it’s time to make this 3-ingredient Orange Chicken. It’s a huge hit always with zesty, sweet orange sauce with a bit of kick.
This 3-ingredient Orange Chicken is an incredibly easy recipe, even your kids can take over! This is also not only the perfect meal but also excellent as an after-school snack. The best part is, you can easily modify the sauce to suit your taste and have this ready on your table in under thirty minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
2 tsp sesame oil, optional
1 c. sweet orange marmalade
5 c. chicken nuggets, precooked
1/2 c. BBQ Sauce (we used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
3 tbsp soy sauce
How to make 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken
Step 1: According to the package directions, cook the chicken nuggets.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the bbq sauce along with the orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well until everything is incorporated, then cover the bowl with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 45 seconds.
Step 3: Add the hot, crispy chicken nuggets to the orange bbq sauce and toss to coat. Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sesame oil, optional
- 1 c. sweet orange marmalade
- 5 c. chicken nuggets, precooked
- 1/2 c. BBQ Sauce (we used Sweet Baby Ray's)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
Step 1: According to the package directions, cook the chicken nuggets.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the bbq sauce along with the orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well until everything is incorporated, then cover the bowl with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 45 seconds.
Step 3: Add the hot, crispy chicken nuggets to the orange bbq sauce and toss to coat. Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
