Chicken L Orange for Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly zesty Chicken L'Orange for the crock pot, a dish that perfectly marries convenience and gourmet flavor. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy-sweet glaze made with bright orange juice, rich orange marmalade, a hint of honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic spices like garlic and ginger. This hands-off recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep before your crock pot takes over, infusing the chicken with a velvety sauce that thickens beautifully for drizzling. Ideal for serving over fluffy rice or alongside roasted vegetables, this crowd-pleasing, citrusy masterpiece is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're hosting guests or elevating your everyday meals, this Crock Pot Chicken L'Orange is a sensational choice that delights every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 0.5 cup Orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, orange marmalade, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk well to form the sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to form a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the crock pot and stir well to thicken. Let it cook on high for another 5-10 minutes.
Return the chicken to the crock pot, spoon the thickened sauce over it, and let it warm through for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken L'Orange over rice or with vegetables, drizzled with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.7 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 4344 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.7 g | ||
| Protein | 168.0 g | 336% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2429 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
