Orange Chicken Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly sweet, tangy, and savory Orange Chicken Crock Pot recipe! Tender, bite-sized pieces of seared boneless chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious sauce made with orange marmalade, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of fresh orange zest. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, allowing the bold citrus flavors and rich glaze to meld beautifully over time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this family-friendly dish is as effortless as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice, and don’t forget the finishing touches of green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality presentation. Perfect for busy nights or meal prepping, this Orange Chicken Crock Pot recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Orange marmalade
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh orange zest
- 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Place the cornstarch on a plate and coat each piece of chicken evenly by dredging it in the cornstarch. Shake off any excess.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Sear the chicken pieces for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Transfer the seared chicken to the crock pot.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and fresh orange zest to make the sauce.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
Set the crock pot to cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring the chicken halfway through to ensure even coating with the sauce.
Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, turn off the crock pot and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the orange chicken over steamed jasmine rice or your choice of side. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.2 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 6770 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.5 g | ||
| Protein | 250.9 g | 502% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3056 mg | 65% | |
*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.
