Description
Easy 4-Ingredient Orange Chicken made with frozen nuggets, orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce—quick, sweet, and tangy takeout-style dinner at home!
Ingredients
1 cup orange marmalade
½ cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 lb frozen fully cooked chicken nuggets
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Bake the Nuggets:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange chicken nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 11–13 minutes or according to package directions until golden and crispy.
Make the Orange Sauce:
While the nuggets bake, combine orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Stir and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
Toss and Serve:
Transfer cooked nuggets to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the warm sauce over the nuggets and toss until evenly coated.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Swap nuggets with popcorn chicken or baked tenders if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Great for meal prep—store in airtight containers and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
