Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken is an easy dinner you can make at home. Pieces of juicy chicken breast are slowly cooked to perfection with zesty flavors and seasonings, making a delicious meal just in time for dinner. There’s nothing like this orange chicken recipe for a special dinner at home. With its tangy flavor and crispy texture, it’s a family-friendly recipe sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 241 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tsp - Black Pepper
½ tsp - Ginger Powder
¾ cup - Fresh Orange Juice
3 tablespoons - Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 ½ tablespoons - White Vinegar
2 tablespoons - brown sugar
1 tbsp - Garlic
Orange zest
Chili Flakes
1 tbsp - Corn Starch
¼ cup - Water
2 - Chicken Breasts

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, add the soy sauce, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, spices, oil, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, mix the corn starch and water then whisk into the sauce to thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat, and set aside.
Place the chicken breast into the slow cooker, then add the sauce over top the chicken.
Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165ºF.
Once chicken has cooked, remove and slice into bite size pieces.
Return the chicken to the sauce and let marinade in the sauce for 15 to 30 more minutes.
Serve the orange chicken over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

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