Are you looking for easy meals that take less than 30 minutes to make? This yummy orange chicken recipe is the best last minute dinner idea! Using just 5 simple ingredients, you can make a quick weeknight meal that will have your picky kids begging for more.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: dinner ideas, family meals, last minute, quick and easy, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (24oz)bag frozen popcorn chicken
1(17oz)jar orange marmalade
1cupbbq sauce(any brand will work)
6tbspsoy sauce
cooked white or brown rice for serving(optional)
Instructions
Cook the popcorn chicken and rice according the package instructions.
While the popcorn chicken is cooking, combine the orange marmalade, bbq sauce, and soy sauce in a medium size sauce pan. Warm on medium low for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the marmalade has melted and everything is combined.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked popcorn chicken with the hot orange sauce. Toss the chicken gently until it is completely coated with the sauce.
Serve over a bed of rice and enjoy!
Notes
Any brand of frozen popcorn chicken, chicken nuggets, or even grilled chicken will work for this recipe.
I like to use Smucker's Natural Orange Marmalade for this recipe. It gives the perfect amount of orange flavor to the sauce without being overbearing.
Want to add a little spice? Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes or cayenne for the adults.
You can double or even triple the recipe for larger families or gatherings.