3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Recipe
A quick and easy 3 ingredient orange chicken recipe that combines crispy chicken nuggets with a sweet and tangy orange BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave, Oven
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Orange BBQ Sauce:
- 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)
For the Chicken:
- 5 cups chicken nuggets, precooked
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken Nuggets: Cook the chicken nuggets according to the directions on the package.
- Prepare the Orange BBQ Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Toss the Chicken: Toss the hot, crispy chicken nuggets with the prepared orange BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
Notes
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the sweetness or adding heat with red pepper flakes.
- Serve the orange chicken over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: 3 Ingredient, Orange Chicken, Easy Recipe, Quick Dinner, Kid-Friendly
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/3-ingredient-orange-chicken-recipe/
