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Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken

Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken Your Family Will Love

This Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken blends sweet and tangy flavors into a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Cut into 1-inch pieces
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For browning chicken
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Can swap for homemade orange sauce
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce For umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Enhances flavor complexity
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds nutty aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced; can use shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice preference
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For garnish; chives or green onions can be used

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders into 1-inch pieces, and coat with cornstarch.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the chicken for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour over chicken.
  4. Set slow cooker to LOW. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring gently halfway through.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is completely coated in cornstarch before browning for the best texture. Adjust spice level as per preference. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.

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