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Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken

Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken That Will Wow Your Family

Prepare a delicious Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
  • 16 oz Orange Marmalade use a full jar for best results
  • 1/2 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to preference
For Coating & Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add coated chicken, and brown for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Transfer to the Slow Cooker: Move the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Make the Sauce: Combine marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes in a bowl.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over chicken, stir gently to coat.
  6. Cook to Perfection: Set slow cooker to LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Stir chicken, garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice tolerance.

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