Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is an excellent way to enjoy a takeout-style meal made right at home! This easy recipe features tender chicken cooked in a simple sauce infused with bold citrus flavor. Serve over rice, noodles, or your favorite veggies to make a full meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- ¼ cup orange juice (FRESH SQUEEZED)
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1" chunks and add to a 1-gallon freezer bag. Add cornstarch and close the bag. Shake until completely coated. Then add to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add orange marmalade, orange juice, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 1½-2½ hours or low for 3½ to 4½ hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg