Orange Chicken - Quick and Easy

Quick orange chicken made with cooked frozen nuggets tossed in a fast microwave sauce of orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook chicken nuggets according to package directions.

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Heat in the microwave on high for 45 seconds, then whisk the sauce until smooth (there will be small chunks from the orange rind in the orange marmalade).

Step 4

Pour the sauce over the fully cooked chicken nuggets (be sure the nuggets are freshly cooked and hot) and toss to coat.