3 Ingredient Orange Chicken
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4.7
3 Ingredient Orange Chicken
Description
This recipe uses precooked chicken nuggets, cooked as directed to ensure they are hot and crispy. The sauce blends orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and optionally sesame oil, microwaved briefly to warm and combine flavors. Tossing the nuggets with this sauce results in a sticky, glossy coating with bright citrus sweetness balanced by savory and smoky elements from the BBQ and soy sauce.
The texture contrasts between the crispy exterior of the nuggets and the smooth, thick sauce create an appealing bite. The flavor profile is approachable, with sweetness from the marmalade and tang from the BBQ sauce complementing the nuggets.
This dish is suitable for quick meals when convenience is needed and works well served alongside rice, vegetables, or as finger food for gatherings. The recipe requires minimal preparation and makes use of common pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken nuggets , precooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce , (we used Sweet Baby Ray's)
- 1 cup orange marmalade sweet
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil , optional
Instructions
- Cook the chicken nuggets according to the directions on bag.
- Mix together the bbq sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce and sesame oil in a microwave safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave for 45 seconds.
- Toss the hot, crispy, chicken nuggets with the orange bbq sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1151mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 944mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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