Description
These sweet and tangy Orange BBQ Chicken Nuggets are a quick and easy twist on a takeout favorite! Crispy chicken nuggets get tossed in a sticky orange marmalade and BBQ glaze for the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup Kansas City-style BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 (1 pound) bag frozen fully cooked chicken nuggets
- Sliced green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or follow package instructions, until hot and crispy.
- While the nuggets bake, whisk together orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is hot and well combined.
- Transfer baked nuggets to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the warm sauce over the top.
- Toss the nuggets to coat evenly. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce for personalized flavor.
- For extra crispiness, air fry the nuggets instead of baking.
- This sauce also works great with chicken tenders or popcorn chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg