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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken (Orange Marmalade BBQ)

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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken is a quick and easy takeout-style dish made with just orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and crispy chicken. It’s sweet, tangy, smoky, and perfect for fast weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked crispy chicken (popcorn chicken, nuggets, or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (any style)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken according to package directions or fry your homemade version until golden and crispy.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange marmalade and BBQ sauce in equal parts.
  3. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, stirring often, until warm and slightly thickened.
  4. Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  5. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Add a splash of soy sauce or red pepper flakes for extra flavor or heat.
  • Use spicy BBQ sauce or add pineapple chunks for a twist.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg