BBQ Orange Baked Chicken is an easy freezer meal that can be assembled ahead of time in a freezer bag and frozen until you are ready to cook it. Makes dinner time so easy!Then just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and bake it for 45 minutes. So easy for a busy weeknight meal.Only 5 ingredients needed plus salt and pepper.Sweet and Spicy FlavorA combination of orange marmalade and spicy bbq sauce creates a sweet and tangy sauce for the chicken.Simple IngredientsOnly 5 ingredients‚ plus salt and pepper are needed for this recipe: orange marmalade‚ spicy BBQ Sauce‚ Worcestershire sauce‚ lemon juice‚ and boneless‚ skinless chicken thighs.Substitutions and VariationsUse peach preserves or apricot preserves in place of orange marmalade.Use soy sauce in place of Worcestershire sauce.Add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for extra spice.How Far In Advance To MakeYou want to give the chicken time to soak up the flavors of the marinade/sauce. It works great to mix all the ingredients together in a ziplock bag in the morning and refrigerate until supper time. Or you can freeze for up to 3 months. Go ahead and make 2 or 3 batches so you have some extra freezer meals stashed away.How To Serve BBQ Orange Baked ChickenGoes great with some Orange Rice‚ Lemon Butter Broccoli‚ Southern-Style Green Beans‚ Yeast Rolls‚ Marinated Tomato‚ Cucumber and Onion Salad‚ or BBQ Ranch Cornbread Salad.How To StoreLeftovers will keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in microwave.More Easy Chicken RecipesSlow Cooker Lemonade ChickenBaked Apricot ChickenBaked Caesar ChickenApplesauce BBQ ChickenItalian Dressing ChickenMelt in Your Mouth Chicken PrintBBQ Orange Baked ChickenBBQ Orange Baked Chicken is an easy freezer meal that can be assembled ahead of time in a freezer bag and frozen until you are ready to cook it. Makes dinner time so easy!Course Dinner‚ Main DishCuisine SouthernKeyword baked chickenPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesRefrigerate 2 hours hoursTotal Time 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 232kcalEquipment913-inch baking dishIngredients cup orange marmalade cup spicy BBQ Sauce2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice6 boneless‚ skinless chicken thighssalt and pepperInstructionsWhisk together first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to a large ziptop freezer bag. Add chicken and turn to coat.Refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours or freeze for up to 2 months.If frozen‚ thaw in the refrigerator overnight.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place contents of freezer bag in a greased 913-inch baking dish. Spread chicken out evenly.Bake for 45 minutes. Baste with sauce and then broil for a few minutes.NotesNutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.NutritionCalories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post BBQ Orange Baked Chicken appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.