Description
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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked crispy chicken (popcorn chicken, nuggets, or homemade)
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (any style)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken according to package directions or fry your homemade version until golden and crispy.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange marmalade and BBQ sauce in equal parts.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, stirring often, until warm and slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- 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.
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
