Description
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, succulent chicken with a sweet and savory glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to enjoy rich flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply brown the chicken, mix the sauce ingredients, and let your slow cooker do the work. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a wholesome meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- â…“ cup cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups orange marmalade
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken lightly on all sides.
- Transfer browned chicken to a slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg