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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

This slow cooker orange chicken is breaded chunks of chicken tossed in a sweet and savory Asian sauce and cooked in the crock pot. A take out copycat that's perfect for a busy weeknight!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. You may need to work in batches.
  3. Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray and add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and garlic. 
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently stir to coat.
  6. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 530mg (22%) Potassium 584mg (17%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 530mg 22%
Potassium 584mg 12%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.