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Super Easy Orange Chicken

A quick and simple orange chicken recipe using baked popcorn chicken and a glossy, sweet-savory sauce made from BBQ sauce and orange marmalade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Popcorn Chicken
  • 1 pound frozen popcorn chicken Bake according to package directions.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose a smoky-tangy variety.
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade Adds sticky sweetness and citrus bite.
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Use regular if low-sodium is not available.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Provides a sharp lift.

Method
 

Bake Popcorn Chicken
  1. Bake 1 pound of frozen popcorn chicken according to the package directions until it’s hot and crisp, aiming for a deep golden color.
Simmer the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Heat over medium, stirring until the marmalade is smooth.
Finish the Sauce
  1. Once the sauce is bubbling, reduce the heat to low and maintain until the chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
Toss and Serve
  1. Transfer the baked popcorn chicken to a heat-proof bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately over rice with a side of veggies.

Notes

For best results, keep the sauce at a low bubble to avoid thickening too much. Serve right after tossing for optimal texture.