Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe combines fresh orange juice, zesty grated orange peel, and brown sugar with savory soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sriracha for gentle heat. The sauce ingredients are whisked together and poured over evenly cut pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker.
Cooking on low heat for six to eight hours or on high for three to four hours ensures the chicken becomes tender while absorbing the citrusy, sweet, and savory sauce flavors. A thickened cornstarch slurry can be added after cooking if the sauce is thinner than desired, resulting in a glossy coating.
Serving this dish over rice complements the bold flavors and offers a well-rounded meal. Garnishing with chopped green onion and extra orange zest enhances freshness and presentation.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator preserves the dish for up to three days, or it can be frozen for three months. Cutting chicken into uniform, bite-size pieces helps ensure even cooking throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons onion minced
- orange zest of 1
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 1 ginger 1-inch, grated, small piece
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces, boneless skinless
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the chicken.
- Pour the orange sauce into the slow cooker. Stir in the chicken.
- Close the lid and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours; or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Top with chopped green onion and extra orange zest. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- If sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken by stirring in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water and cook an additional 10-15 minutes on high.
- Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the crockpot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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