Description
This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts coated in a tangy orange glaze, cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, make for an easy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lb chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups orange marmalade
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
For Garnish:
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, coat the chicken breasts with cornstarch.
- Prepare the Orange Glaze: In the slow cooker, mix together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken to the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the cooked chicken before serving.
Notes
- You can garnish the dish with additional orange zest for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
