Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delightful and effortless way to enjoy the beloved flavors of this classic dish right in your slow cooker. This recipe features tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a rich, sweet, and tangy orange sauce that elevates any weeknight dinner. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete meal that’s sure to please the whole family. With minimal prep and the convenience of slow cooking, you can come home to a deliciously aromatic dish ready to be enjoyed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
- Green onions and orange wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.
- Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions and orange wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American (Asian-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg