Slow Cooker Orange Chicken with Fresh Asian Slaw
User Reviews
4.3
12 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken with Fresh Asian Slaw
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With a sweet and tangy citrus sauce, this Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is the healthier version of your favorite takeout! Enjoy this crockpot orange chicken over a bed of rice, topped with fresh Asian slaw for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
for the orange chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3 pieces each
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice from about 3 large oranges, divided
- zest from 3 large oranges divided
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ c. Trader Joe's General Tsao Stir Fry Sauce or substitute hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
- Fresh orange slices
- freshly ground black pepper
for the fresh Asian slaw:
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups thinly sliced fresh vegetables - I like to use a combination of carrots red bell pepper, and red onion, plus a little bit of minced Fresno chile pepper
Instructions
- For the orange chicken: Place chicken thighs and breast pieces in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the marmalade, 1/2 cup of the orange juice, the zest from 2 oranges, soy sauce, stir fry sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken and gently combine to coat the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, stirring a couple times to incorporate.
- Use a tongs or large spoon to remove the chicken pieces from the slow cooker to a cutting board. With two forks, shred the chicken into bite size pieces. The chicken should be very tender.
- Transfer the liquid from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Return the shredded chicken to the warm slow cooker. Bring liquid in saucepan to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice with the cornstarch, and then whisk the orange slurry into the boiling liquid. Cook until the liquid reduces a bit and thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining orange zest and then pour sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Serve orange chicken over rice with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, fresh orange wedges for squeezing over the top, and fresh Asian slaw. A couple grindings of black pepper are lovely, too.
- For the fresh Asian slaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Add thinly sliced mix of vegetables and toss to combine.
- This can be made a day ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and is actually better when the flavors have a chance to mingle for at least a few hours before eating. I like the contrast of crunchy tangy vegetables in this slaw with the sweet and tender orange chicken. But this slaw is completely optional, and the orange chicken is perfectly wonderful without it.
Notes
- from a farmgirl’s dabbles
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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