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3-Ingredient Orange Chicken

This quick and delicious 3-Ingredient Orange Chicken delivers sweet, tangy, sticky takeout-style flavor with almost no effort! Made with crispy popcorn chicken, orange marmalade, and barbecue sauce—this beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag about 1 lb frozen popcorn chicken
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce original or honey BBQ
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Sesame seeds + green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the popcorn chicken according to package instructions (bake or air-fry until crispy).
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine the orange marmalade and barbecue sauce.
  3. Stir until smooth, melted, and glossy.
  4. Adjust flavor with soy sauce, honey, or red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Add the crispy chicken to a large bowl and pour the sauce on top.
  6. Toss gently until all the chicken pieces are fully coated.
  7. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.