Crock Pot Orange Chicken

Step 1

Lightly grease crock pot insert with cooking spray.

Step 2

If browning the chicken, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and brown all chicken pieces, 2 minutes per side.

Step 3

Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the crock pot, one next to another, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine orange preserves, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; mix until combined.

Step 5

Pour over the chicken.

Step 6

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours.

Step 7

In the meantime, prepare the sesame seeds.

Step 8

In a frying pan, heat the sesame seeds over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, cooking just until fragrant; about 30 seconds. Set aside.

Step 9

Remove chicken from slow cooker and transfer to a plate.

Step 10

Spoon the orange sauce over chicken.

Step 11

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.