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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken made with juicy chicken, and fresh orange glaze, it’s an easy, delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken, crock pot, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 215kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts large, boneless, skinless - diced into 1” pieces

Sauce

  • ¾ cup orange juice fresh
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps. brown sugar
  • 1-2 oranges for zest
  • 1½ tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder

chili flakes optional for added heat

Slurry

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, vinegar, garlic, pepper, ginger, and chili flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Once the sauce is boiling, make the slurry by whisking the water and cornstarch together until smooth.
  • Whisk the slurry into the sauce to thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Spray the cooker insert with cooking oil. Place the chicken in the bottom of the insert then add the sauce over the top.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165ºF.
  • Turn off the cooker and let the chicken sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 19g