Easy 4-Ingredient Orange Chicken
A quick and easy 4-ingredient orange chicken recipe that’s crispy, tangy, and perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) frozen popcorn chicken or chicken nuggets
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce (any variety you like)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions, orange zest
Instructions
- Bake the chicken: Cook frozen chicken nuggets or popcorn chicken according to the package instructions (typically 18–20 minutes at 400°F/200°C).
- Make the sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until warmed and well blended (about 5 minutes).
- Coat the chicken: Once chicken is cooked and crispy, toss it in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, air-fry the chicken instead of baking.
- Adjust sweetness by using less marmalade or a spicier BBQ sauce.
- Make it from scratch using homemade chicken bites if you prefer.