Crockpot Orange Chicken

Delicious Crockpot Orange Chicken featuring tender chicken thighs in a zesty, sweet orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Thickening Time 30

Total Time 6 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Plates

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound chicken thighs Perfectly tender and juicy

For the Sauce

1 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic Freshly minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for heat

For Thickening

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water To dissolve cornstarch

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

How to Make Crockpot Orange Chicken

Place the chicken thighs directly into your crockpot, ensuring they’re arranged evenly for optimal cooking.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, gently turning the chicken to coat it evenly.
Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or if you’re pressed for time, set it to high for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir together the cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth, then add it to the crockpot.
Once ready, serve the luscious crockpot orange chicken over a bed of steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider garnishing with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for added flair. Always use chicken thighs for more flavor.

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