Description
This Easy Orange Chicken is a quick and delicious 30-minute meal using just 5 ingredients! Made with crispy popcorn chicken and a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this last-minute dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24oz) bag frozen popcorn chicken
- 1 (17oz) jar orange marmalade
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (any brand)
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- Cooked white or brown rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Cook popcorn chicken and rice according to package instructions.
- While chicken is cooking, combine orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan.
- Warm over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked popcorn chicken with the hot orange sauce until fully coated.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Kick? Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.
- Extra Crunch? Top with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Healthier Option? Use grilled chicken instead of popcorn chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg