Orange Chicken Recipe this is simple and kid-approved. I promise, the entire family will love it!

Kid-Approved Orange Chicken Recipe

This orange chicken recipe has been on the blog for a while, but with the extra time on our hands, I thought it would be a good idea to re-do some of the photos.

It’s probably one of the easiest ways to make orange chicken.

You all know that I’m about delicious recipes that are simple and easy to make at home.

This homemade orange chicken is not only perfect for busy nights, but it’s a recipe that doesn’t call for much so it keeps the grocery bill down!

So make sure to add this recipe to this weeks dinner meal plan.

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Using Chicken Nuggets

The trick to this simple chicken recipe is to use pre-cooked frozen chicken nuggets.

This takes away from having to coat chicken breasts to create that delicious crunchy chicken we all love with our orange glaze.

Plus, when the kids see you using chicken nuggets they are more inclined to give this sweet orangy recipe a try!

Ingredients Needed For Orange Chicken

You are going to love this short list of ingredients for such a tasty dinner.

• 1 bag of frozen chicken nuggets
• 1 cup of orange marmalade
• 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce

This recipe is perfect for moms or parents who want to be able to make a home cook meal at home, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

If you’re raising your hand, then this recipe is for you!

I love cooking, but you know what I don’t love? Spending hours in the kitchen!

This recipe takes. out the hard work of having to cover the chicken in batter, instead take the short cut by using precooked frozen chicken nuggets.

Plus, kids love chicken nuggets!

How To Make Orange Chicken

This recipe will take you about 30 minutes from start to finish.

• Bake your chicken nuggets in the oven according to the packaging.
• While your chicken nuggets are being cooked, start making your orange mix.
• To make your orange glaze, whisk together your orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce in a large bowl.
• Once the chicken nuggets are all cooked, add them to your orange glaze and coat completely.
• Add your orange chicken back to the pan and bake for an extra 5 minutes.
• Serve with hot white rice or my easy fried rice recipe.

Tip: I like to just add my chicken back in the pan so that I’m not dirtying any other dishes.

You could also sauté them on the stove in a pan or you can simply microwave your orange glaze before coating the chicken nuggets.

If you have younger children, you may not want to heat up the sauce because the chicken nuggets will be warm once you pour over the orange glaze.

Perfect Fried Rice Recipe

Although, technically this is my chicken fried rice recipe, you can easily omit the chicken.

Just make the recipe by following the directions without adding the chicken.

Serve this recipe right over the fried rice for the perfect combination!

I hope you try my fried rice and orange chicken recipe!

How Do I Store Orange Chicken

The best way to store your chicken is in the refrigerator in an air tight container.

If you know you will have left overs because you made extra, keep the orange glaze in a separate container.

Just add once you are ready to enjoy the next day.

This will avoid the chicken going soggy or soft.

Heating Up Left Overs

If you are heating up left over chicken that has been glazed with the orange sauce the best way to get that crunch again is to bake your chicken.

Just add them to a baking pan at 350 degrees and bake for about 8-10 minutes.

The trick is to heat up the chicken while giving it that crunchy bite at the same time.

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