Description
Savory orange chicken delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors straight from home kitchens. Crispy golden chicken pieces glazed with zesty citrus sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 (24 ounces/680 grams) bag frozen popcorn chicken
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 (17 ounces/482 grams) jar orange marmalade
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
Serving Accompaniment:
- Cooked white or brown rice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn chicken and rice following package guidelines, ensuring thorough cooking.
- In a medium saucepan, blend orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce, whisking to integrate flavors smoothly.
- Heat the sauce mixture over medium-low temperature for approximately 5 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent burning and achieve a uniform consistency.
- Transfer cooked popcorn chicken into a spacious mixing bowl, then generously coat each piece with the hot orange sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Plate the sauced chicken atop the prepared rice, creating an appetizing and flavorful meal ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Choose high-quality popcorn chicken for better texture and flavor, preferably brands with crispy breading.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by balancing orange marmalade and BBQ sauce ratios to suit personal taste preferences.
- For a healthier version, use low-sodium soy sauce and opt for baked or air-fryer chicken instead of traditional deep-fried.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds to add extra visual appeal and subtle crunch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 1260 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg