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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken: Tasty Takeout Made Easy at Home

A delightful Slow Cooker Orange Chicken recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors for an easy homemade takeout experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenders
For the Coating
  • ⅓ cup Cornstarch
For Sautéing
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 ½ cups Orange Marmalade about a 16 oz jar
  • ½ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds plus more for garnish
For Garnishing
  • Scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into approximately 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Coat each chicken piece with cornstarch in a shallow dish.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the coated chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer to the Slow Cooker: Move the browned chicken into the slow cooker.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir gently to coat.
  7. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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