5 from 40 votes
3 Ingredient Orange Chicken
3 Ingredient Orange Chicken uses pre-made chicken nuggets tossed in a homemade sauce made from orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. The sauce simmers until thickened and coats the chicken nuggets evenly, creating a sweet-savory glaze. This easy recipe offers a flavorful take on orange chicken without requiring grilling or breading from scratch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
461 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pkg chicken nuggets 24 oz bag, pre-made
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken based on the package instructions.
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce and soy sauce. Stir together and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, toss in the chicken nuggets until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve as is or over white rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Premade popcorn chicken is a convenient alternative for the chicken base.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
935mg
(39%)
Potassium
357mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
299IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 299IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.