Crock Pot Orange Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Crock Pot Orange Chicken with Sweet Potatoes! Combining tender, seared chicken thighs and naturally sweet, caramelized chunks of sweet potato, this slow cooker masterpiece is bathed in a citrusy, honey-infused sauce enhanced with fresh orange juice, zest, garlic, and ginger. The low-sodium soy sauce balances the sweetness with a savory kick, while a quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to silky perfection. With minimal prep and a hands-off cook time of 4–5 hours, this healthy and hearty recipe is perfect for busy days. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a stunning finish, and serve up a dish that’s as comforting as it is packed with bright, zesty flavors! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this orange chicken recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium (peeled and cubed) Sweet potatoes
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 sliced (for garnish) Green onions
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
Place the sweet potato cubes on top of the chicken thighs in the Crock Pot.
In a mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir well and pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the sweet potatoes are tender.
About 15 minutes before the cooking time is up, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
Serve the orange chicken and sweet potatoes on plates or shallow bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.0 g | ||
| Protein | 173.0 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2063 mg | 44% | |
*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.
