Easy Shortcut Orange Chicken Recipe Is a High-Protein Budget Dinner (4 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food
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Chicken nuggets are a family favorite – especially with the kiddos. This easy shortcut orange chicken recipe elevates those chicken nuggets into a budget high-protein dinner the whole family will enjoy. With four simple ingredients, this orange chicken is the budget recipe you need right now.
The four ingredients are pantry staples for many of us. Here is your shopping list for this shortcut recipe: chicken nuggets, orange marmalade, barbecue sauce and soy sauce. Yep, these simple ingredients combine to make a family-pleasing dinner for any day of the week. You could use cooked chicken pieces that were baked or grilled for a healthier option.
Serve this crispy orange chicken recipe with rice for a complete high-protein and high-fiber dinner. If you have time, make some crispy egg rolls or fried rice to go with it! And be sure to read about the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber.
Cuisine: Asian / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 cups frozen chicken nuggets, cooked according to package directions (from a family-size bag)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Here's how to make it:
- Stir together the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce and soy sauce in a small saucepot. Warm over low heat until hot. (You could also microwave it.)
- Put the cooked chicken into a serving bowl. Add the heated sauce and toss to coat. Serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
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