Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors in a tender chicken dish, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Scallions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by cutting your chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a shallow dish, add the cornstarch and toss the chicken pieces until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces until lightly browned.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Sauce Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat all pieces.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Once cooked, garnish with chopped scallions and additional sesame seeds.
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Notes
Serve over rice and consider adding stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice level.