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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken That Will Brighten Your Weeknight Dinner

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a quick and easy slow cooker recipe of tender chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1-2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Breasts for budget-friendly, tenders for tenderness.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating chicken to enhance texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For browning the chicken.
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Provides sweet and tangy flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Adds umami and saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger For added flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Essential for boosting taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For heat, optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish.
Optional Extras
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice For serving.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For garnish.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat thoroughly with cornstarch.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the coated chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Make the Sauce: Whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine and Cook: Pour sauce over browned chicken in the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Serve chicken over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is coated in cornstarch for texture. Adjust cooking times carefully to avoid overcooking the chicken. Consider freezing leftovers for quick meals.

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