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Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Quick and easy crockpot orange chicken recipe from scratch, homemade with simple ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a sweet, spicy, tangy Chinese orange sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken breast, chinese recipes, Crockpot Recipes, slow cooker meals
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chicken breast Cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil Or vegetable oil, canola oil, corn oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • ¾ cup Orange marmalade
  • ⅓ cup Orange juice
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes Optional
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds Roasted, For garnish
  • 1-2 tablespoon Green onions Finely chopped, For garnish

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, olive oil, sesame oil, orange marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes (optional), salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
  • Cover and cook on High for 2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and keep aside, leaving behind the sauce.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce until fully dissolved. 
  • Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes. 
  • Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and mix. 
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 933mg | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg