Crock pot Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crock pot Orange Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by coating diced chicken breasts with a mixture of cornstarch and black pepper, which helps thicken the sauce and gives the chicken a slight crust. The orange-flavored sauce combines marmalade for sweetness and citrus notes with savory soy sauce and acidity from rice vinegar. Sesame oil and minced garlic add depth and aroma to the sauce.
Cooking in a slow cooker on low heat for several hours allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors thoroughly. The final dish is topped with sesame seeds for crunch and diced green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor contrast.
This orange chicken works well served over steamed rice or alongside vegetables. The slow cooker method makes it convenient for hands-off meal preparation. Leftover portions can be stored refrigerated for up to five days, maintaining flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast diced into bite size pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions diced
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the cornstarch and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken in cornstarch mixture.
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve topped with the remaining sesame seeds and the green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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