Description
Orange-infused chicken drizzled with a tangy glaze offers pure culinary magic in mere minutes. Home cooks can savor this simple yet sophisticated dish that brings Mediterranean flavors right to their dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 bag frozen chicken nuggets
Sauces and Glazes:
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to the temperature specified on the chicken nuggets package and prepare according to instructions, letting them rest momentarily after cooking.
- Select a medium saucepan and combine orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce, whisking to create a smooth, integrated glaze.
- Position the pan over medium-high heat, allowing the sauce mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors, stirring intermittently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the cooked chicken nuggets into the pan with the zesty sauce, gently rotating to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Plate the glazed chicken over a bed of steamed rice or tender noodles, optionally adorning with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Swap out chicken nuggets for grilled chicken breast or tofu to create a healthier protein alternative.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and selecting a BBQ sauce with less salt content.
- Balance sweetness by adding a dash of red pepper flakes or sriracha for a subtle spicy kick that complements the zesty orange glaze.
- Enhance meal prep by making extra sauce and storing in an airtight container for quick future meals or as a versatile marinade for other proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg