Orange Chicken Crockpot
A delicious and easy-to-make Orange Chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker, featuring a tangy sweet orange sauce that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- chopped green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken breasts dry to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot.
Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken ensuring every piece is well coated.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Just before serving, stir in sesame oil.
Serving
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using forks.
- Stir to ensure the shredded chicken is fully immersed in the sauce.
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Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for a few hours or overnight. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas for added nutrition.