Crockpot Orange Chicken – Sweet, Tangy Perfection Made Easy

Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy Crockpot Orange Chicken that combines sweet and tangy flavors with tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders Cut into 1-inch pieces

For the Sauce

1 tbsp Cornstarch For coating chicken
1 tbsp Olive Oil For browning chicken
1 cup Orange Marmalade Sweet and tangy base
1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Adds depth
2 tbsp White Vinegar Balances sweetness
1 tbsp Sesame Oil Infuses nutty richness
1 tsp Ground Ginger Adjust to taste
3 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances savory notes
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat

For Garnish

1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For crunch and visual appeal
2 tbsp Chopped Scallions For flavor and color

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Skillet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prep Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and coat in cornstarch.
Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet, add chicken, and lightly brown for 3-5 minutes.
Prepare Sauce: Combine marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer chicken to slow cooker, pour sauce over and stir to coat.
Cook: Set slow cooker to low for 2-3 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours, stirring halfway through.
Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, serve with rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect coating with cornstarch and low heat for tender chicken. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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