Best Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Best Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat); 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening); Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish; Protein 25g; Carbohydrates 36g

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:6h

Craving a dish that brings together the sweet and tangy flavors of citrus? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Orange Chicken! This recipe is the ultimate solution for a delicious, fuss-free meal that combines the vibrant taste of fresh oranges with tender, juicy chicken. Whether you’re a busy parent, a working professional, or just someone who loves a good home-cooked meal, this easy crock pot orange chicken is sure to become a family favorite.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:24:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories282.6 kcal (14%)

Total Fat6.7 g (10%)

Carbs22.8 g (9%)

Sugars19.3 g (21%)

Protein32.5 g (65%)

Sodium1330.1 mg (67%)

Fiber0.5 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs

or breasts

1 cuporange juice

½ cupsoy sauce

⅓ cuphoney

2 tablespoonsrice vinegar

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoonginger

grated

1 teaspoonred pepper flakes

optional for heat

1 tablespooncornstarch

mixed with, for thickening

2 tablespoonswater

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker.

Step 2

Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the chicken.

Step 3

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

Step 4

Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water, then stir it into the sauce to thicken.

Step 5

Serve: Shred the chicken with two forks, mix it in the sauce, and serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

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