Easy Orange Chicken Recipe (5 Ingredients)

This quick and Easy Orange Chicken Recipe comes together in 15 minutes with just 5 ingredients. The sauce is made with a secret ingredient, orange marmalade. We share all the tips to make this restaurant-quality dish right at home, no need for takeout!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Chinese

Keyword 4 ingredients, chicken, dinner, easy dinner, orange chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

4 to 5 cups frozen chicken nuggets
1 cup orange marmalade
3/4 cup bbq sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

Cook the chicken according to the package directions. I prefer to air fry the nuggets for a more crisp finish.
Stir together the marmalade, bbq sauce, soy sauce, and orange juice in a large liquid measuring cup. Stir to combine. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Drizzle the mixture over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
Serve immediately with warm rice and sautéed vegetables for a full meal.

Notes

The original recipe is great all on it’s own, but if you’d like to jazz things up you can add any of the following:

Garlic: Fresh garlic is an amazing addition to the recipe and really gives it a boost in flavor.
Ginger: I have ginger paste on hand almost always. A little goes a long way and can give you a more peppery spice finish.
Red Pepper Flakes: If you like a little heat, a dash or two of red pepper flakes will do the trick!
Rice Vinegar: My good friend swears by a 1/4 teaspoon of rice vinegar.
Sesame Oil: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sesame oil to tone down the sweetness.

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