3 Ingredient Orange Chicken (Orange Marmalade BBQ) Recipe
This 3-ingredient orange chicken recipe combines the tangy sweetness of orange marmalade with the smoky flavor of BBQ sauce for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwave, Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Orange BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (e.g., 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: Preheat your oven and cook the chicken nuggets according to the package instructions until crispy.
- Prepare the Orange BBQ Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Microwave for 45 seconds, then stir well.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the hot, crispy chicken nuggets with the orange BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
Keywords: Orange Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe
