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Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken: Your Easy Family Comfort Meal

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delightful, easy-to-make family meal, perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Adaptable and tender
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Marmalade Star ingredient for sweet-tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Enhances umami
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds nutty fragrance
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Deepens flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For crunch
  • 2 scallions Chopped Scallions For freshness
For Browning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning chicken
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating chicken

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders into bite-sized pieces. Ensure they are evenly coated with cornstarch for that delightful texture!
  2. Brown the chicken by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until lightly golden.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken into your slow cooker.
  4. Whisk together the orange marmalade, reduced-sodium soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Gently stir to coat.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  7. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped scallions just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal experience.

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