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
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1 cup orange marmalade
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½ cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 lb frozen fully cooked chicken nuggets
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Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Bake the Nuggets:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange chicken nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 11–13 minutes or according to package directions until golden and crispy.
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Make the Orange Sauce:
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While the nuggets bake, combine orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Stir and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
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Toss and Serve:
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Transfer cooked nuggets to a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the warm sauce over the nuggets and toss until evenly coated.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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Serve warm over rice or noodles.
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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
