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A plate of white rice topped with crispy 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken pieces coated in sauce and garnished with chopped green onions.
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5 from 25 votes

3 Ingredient Orange Chicken

3 Ingredient Orange Chicken is a quick and easy dinner idea that is flavorful and simple to make. This recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $9.73 Per Recipe, $1.62 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Pre-made Chicken Nuggets 24 oz bag
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare 1 package (24 oz) pre-made chicken nuggets according to package directions until fully cooked and crispy.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup orange marmalade, 1 cup barbecue sauce, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Stir together and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, toss in the chicken nuggets until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
  • Serve as is or over white rice and enjoy!

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Notes

We love making this recipe with premade popcorn chicken for a quick and easy meal for your family but any type of chicken nuggets would work great in this recipe! 
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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