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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken: Sweet, Tangy Bliss for Busy Nights

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a quick and easy dinner option that delivers sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Fresh or thawed
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For browning
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Main sauce ingredient
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and coat with cornstarch.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is well coated with cornstarch for the best texture. Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model.

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