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Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken

Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Create an irresistible crockpot orange chicken at home with this quick and easy recipe, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch To coat the chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the chicken
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Signature tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Adds depth and umami
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Infuses a nutty essence
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger For warm and spicy undertone
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor depth
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For heat
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For freshness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and coat them with cornstarch.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side before transferring it to the slow cooker.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the browned chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Set the slow cooker to LOW heat for 2-3 hours or HIGH heat for 1.5-2 hours, stirring halfway through.
  6. Once cooked, serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover orange chicken tastes even better the next day. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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