Description
This easy orange chicken recipe with 3 ingredients is the ultimate weeknight hack — crispy chicken nuggets tossed in a sweet, tangy orange BBQ sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
5 cups chicken nuggets , precooked
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
Instructions
Cook the Chicken Nuggets
Prepare the precooked chicken nuggets according to the instructions on the package. Bake or air fry until golden and crispy.Make the Orange BBQ Sauce
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir well to combine.Toss and Serve
While the nuggets are still hot, pour the sauce over and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, air fry the nuggets instead of baking.
This dish is perfect served over rice or with steamed veggies.
If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or orange juice.
Don’t skip the soy sauce — it balances the sweetness.
You can double the sauce if serving over rice or want leftovers.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking, Microwave
- Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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