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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken

A quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal. Recreate the taste of takeout orange chicken without the guilt or the fuss in your crockpot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish (Optional)
  • sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
    1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  3. Place the coated chicken in the Crockpot Orange Chicken. Pour the orange sauce mixture over the chicken.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup orange juice
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the Crockpot Orange Chicken, stir well, and allow the sauce to thicken.
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
    sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Notes

Cooking times may vary depending on your specific slow cooker. For best results, check the internal temperature of the chicken to make sure it reaches 165°F (74°C). Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
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