4-Ingredient Orange Chicken

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This 4-ingredient orange chicken made with frozen chicken tenders is great for when you’re craving takeout. It’s so simple to make at home, is very budget-friendly, and only takes 4 ingredients. I serve it over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell
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Updated on October 31, 2024
orange chicken over rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds
2
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place frozen nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and crispy, 11 to 13 minutes, or according to package directions.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce together in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes.

  4. Place nuggets in a large bowl. Drizzle sauce over the top. Toss to coat.

    white square plate of chicken nuggets in orange soy BBQ sauce over rice with green onions and sesame seeds

    Nicole Russell
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

615 Calories
23g Fat
85g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 615
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1654mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 60g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 452mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.