Crockpot Orange Chicken: Easy, Tangy Comfort in Every Bite

Crockpot Orange Chicken brings sweet and tangy flavors to dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup Cornstarch for coating chicken

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil for browning chicken
1/2 cup Orange Marmalade sweet and tangy base
1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce for umami flavor
2 tablespoons White Vinegar to add acidity
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for nutty flavor
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger as a substitute
2 cloves Garlic (minced) enhances flavor
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat

For Garnishing

1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for texture
2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions for color and freshness

Equipment

Crockpot
Skillet
medium bowl
Shallow dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cut boneless skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and brown for 3-4 minutes.
Transfer browned chicken to the slow cooker, ensuring even spread.
Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over chicken.
Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, stirring halfway.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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