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Slow cooker orange chicken served in a bowl, topped with orange sauce and fresh herbs

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

A delicious dish of tender chicken cooked with sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Cooked rice For serving
  • Steamed broccoli For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by browning the diced chicken in a skillet over medium heat until it’s lightly golden.
Cooking
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined.
  2. Toss the browned chicken into your slow cooker and pour the orange sauce over it. Stir to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Serving
  1. Serve the orange chicken over cooked rice and add steamed broccoli on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange juice and soy sauce mixture for an hour before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the slow cooker. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.