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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Sweet & Tangy Crockpot Orange Chicken for Effortless Dinners

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a comforting blend of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for effortless 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 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the chicken
  • 3/4 cup Orange Marmalade Provides flavor
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Or rice vinegar as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can substitute with another oil
For Added Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For flavor and color

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch.
  2. Brown Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place browned chicken in a slow cooker.
  4. Mix Sauce Ingredients: Whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Combine: Pour sauce over chicken and stir gently.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, stirring halfway through.
  7. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, then serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, always coat chicken with cornstarch and do not skip the browning step. Cook on low for optimal tenderness.

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