Orange Soda Crockpot Chicken Low Carb
Dive into a flavorful and guilt-free meal with this Orange Soda Crockpot Chicken, a low-carb twist on sweet and savory comfort food! Perfectly tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a tangy, sugar-free orange soda marinade infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of soy sauce for an irresistible umami kick. A hint of apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes add layers of depth, while optional xanthan gum gives the sauce a luscious, velvety finish. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, this easy crockpot recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, and serve with cauliflower rice or a steamed veggie medley for a wholesome, keto-friendly meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 12 oz Sugar-free orange soda
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Erythritol or low-carb sweetener
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sugar-free orange soda, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, erythritol or low-carb sweetener, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
Cover the crockpot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and set aside on a platter. For a thicker sauce, whisk in xanthan gum into the liquid in the crockpot and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Spoon the thickened orange sauce over the chicken thighs.
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Serve the orange soda crockpot chicken with steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a low-carb side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.3 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 241.1 g | 482% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2679 mg | 57% | |
*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.
