Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Infuse your dinner table with bold, citrusy flavors by whipping up this irresistible Slow Cooker Orange Chicken—a perfect fusion of convenience and gourmet taste. Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken are lightly browned for a golden crust, then slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made with orange marmalade, soy sauce, hoisin, and fresh orange juice. Hints of minced garlic and ginger add depth, while a slow simmer ensures every bite bursts with flavor. Top it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a restaurant-style finish. Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe pairs perfectly with steamed rice or your favorite sides, offering a crowd-pleasing dish that's as delicious as it is simple. Keywords: slow cooker orange chicken, tangy-sweet sauce, easy slow cooker dinner, chicken recipes, citrus chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup orange marmalade
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the cornstarch to the chicken and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned. (It does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.)
Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, orange juice, and water until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, give the chicken and sauce a gentle stir to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the chicken for garnish before serving.
Serve the orange chicken hot over steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 3910 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.5 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.5 g | ||
| Protein | 230.0 g | 460% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*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.
