Description
3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce combines crispy chicken nuggets with sweet orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce for a quick family dinner ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups precooked chicken nuggets
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil optional
Instructions
- Cook the chicken nuggets according to package directions until crispy.
- Mix together the BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave the sauce for 45 seconds until warm.
- Stir the sauce until smooth and glossy.
- Place the cooked chicken nuggets in a large bowl.
- Pour the warm sauce over the crispy chicken.
- Toss well until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use crispy chicken nuggets for the best texture.
- Add sesame seeds or green onions before serving for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for crispier results.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 566
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 1151
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0.03
- Carbohydrates: 84
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15