Description
Savor the magic of our simple 4-ingredient orange chicken, where zesty citrus meets tender poultry in a quick culinary dance. Minimal effort delivers maximum flavor, making this dish perfect for busy weeknights when hunger calls and time is short.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 0.5 cup sweet baby rays bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish:
- Green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and follow package cooking instructions until golden and crispy. Allow nuggets to cool for 3-4 minutes after cooking.
- Select a medium saucepan and combine orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce, creating a vibrant, glossy mixture.
- Heat the sauce over medium-high temperature, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce develops a rich, smooth consistency.
- Transfer cooked nuggets into the saucepan, gently tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the tangy orange sauce.
- Plate the sauced chicken nuggets atop a bed of steamed rice or warm noodles, allowing the sauce to cascade and enhance the dish’s overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap BBQ sauce with low-sodium or sugar-free versions for a healthier twist on this quick meal.
- Homemade chicken nuggets work perfectly if you want to control ingredient quality and reduce processed food intake.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for an extra kick of heat that complements the sweet orange sauce.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and add a subtle crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg