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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken: Effortless Flavor for Busy Nights

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a deliciously easy one-pot dish that brings comforting flavors to the table for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Or substitute with orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Adjust based on salt preference
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar Rice vinegar is an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to taste
For Browning
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Vital for a non-rubbery texture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for browning the chicken
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Or substitute with chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders into approximately 1-inch pieces.
  2. Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the coated chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the browned chicken to your slow cooker.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, reduced-sodium soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the browned chicken in the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  8. Once cooked, garnish with extra sesame seeds and serve it over rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Remember to coat the chicken in cornstarch for the best texture and to brown it for added flavor before slow cooking.

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