crockpot orange chicken

The easiest orange chicken ever because your slow cooker does all the work!! Super juicy, tender, and coated with a sweet-yet-tangy orange glaze that&#x27;s irresistible!!

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

olive oil, divided

chicken

cornstarch

salt,

pepper,

orange marmalade

soy sauce

rice wine vinegar

sesame oil

ginger,

garlic powder

sesame seeds, lightly toasted

green onions,

orange slices,

Line a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker with...

Line a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker with a liner if using one. I prefer to use liners for easy cleanup.

Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over bottom of...

Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over bottom of the liner or slow cooker.

To a large, gallon-sized ziptop plastic bag, add...

To a large, gallon-sized ziptop plastic bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper, seal bag, and toss to coat chicken evenly. Add chicken to slow cooker, evenly distributed; set aside.

To a 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl,...

To a 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, add the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger (I prefer 1 teaspoon but some people are sensitive to ginger), garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir to combine.

Pour mixture over the chicken, using a spoon...

Pour mixture over the chicken, using a spoon to distribute the sauce as necessary, making sure all pieces are coated.

Cook covered on high for about 2 hours...

Cook covered on high for about 2 hours or on low for about 4 hours. If cooking on high, start checking at 90 minutes and if cooking on low, start checking at 3 hours. All slow cookers vary so cook until chicken is done (reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer).

Add chicken to a plate with as much...

Add chicken to a plate with as much extra cooking sauce spooned over the top as desired, garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, optional orange wedges, and serve immediately.

Healthy Crockpot Orange Chicken. WAY BETTER than takeout! Easy, healthy orange chicken recipe made with simple ingredients like orange juice and honey.

Crockpot Orange Chicken

chicken breasts ((about 4 medium breasts))

black pepper

salt

reduced-sugar orange juice

honey

rice vinegar

garlic (about 2 cloves)

ginger

red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

Prepared brown rice (for serving)

green onions (optional for serving)

Sliced or slivered toasted almonds

Coat the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Arrange the chicken in the bottom, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low, until the chicken registers 165 degrees F and is cooked through. With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

With a mesh sieve, strain the sauce into a bowl or measuring cup. Discard the solids, then return the liquid to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker heat to high. Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker sauce. Cover and cook on high until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring it often. Return the chicken pieces to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with prepared rice, sprinkled with green onions and toasted almonds or sesame seeds as desired.

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This slow cooker orange chicken is made with tender bites of chicken drenched in a sweet and savory glaze. It&#39;s so easy to make with just a quick browning of the meat then everything gets dumped in the crockpot. Make this copycat recipe and serve it with rice and a side of steamed broccoli the next time you&#39;re craving your favorite takeout!

chicken breasts

olive oil

vinegar

garlic (minced)

red pepper flakes

sesame seeds (more

scallions (for garnish)

Cut the chicken into approximately 1&quot; pieces.

Pour the cornstarch into a shallow dish, add the chicken, and toss to evenly coat.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the coated chicken. Lightly brown on each side, not cooking thoroughly.

Transfer the browned chicken into the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.

Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Stir everything to combine.

Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours. Check and stir halfway through to make sure it isn&#39;t burning.

Garnish with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Serve over rice.

This sweet and tangy slow cooker orange chicken recipe is a quick prep dinner that your family will love! This easy crock pot orange chicken is refined sugar-free and can easily be made gluten-free.

orange juice

water

soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

red pepper flakes (optional, more or less to taste)

½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

salt and pepper

brown rice

green onions (for serving)

In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, water, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. (I use and recommend this 5 quart slow cooker.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken.

Cover and cook on high setting for 2 ½-3 hours or low setting for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken to a cutting board, and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ¼ cup water. Pour into the sauce in the slow cooker and stir until well combined.

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and return it to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until sauce is thickened. This can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on if your slow cooker was previously on high or low.

Serve chicken and sauce over cooked brown or white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

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