Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious dish that’s simple to make, you’ve got to try this Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe. It's a breeze to prepare, cooks while you go about your day, and your whole family will love it!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-2 oranges for zest
- Chili flakes optional for added heat
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 large chicken breasts skinless & boneless
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, spices, oil, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, mix cornstarch with water and whisk it into the sauce to thicken. After achieving the desired consistency, remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.
- Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and let it marinate for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.
- Serve the orange chicken over rice, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can whip up the sauce the night before and pop it in the fridge. In the morning, just pour it over the chicken and fire up the slow cooker.
- For even cooking, try cutting the chicken into similar-sized pieces before putting it back in the slow cooker.
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Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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