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4-Ingredient Orange Chicken served on white rice with sticky glaze

Unbelievably Easy 4 Ingredient Orange Chicken That Tastes Like Takeout

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or follow package instructions, until hot and crispy.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer baked nuggets to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the warm sauce over the top.
  5. 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