Description
Creating Crockpot Orange Chicken is simple if you follow these easy steps:
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until well mixed.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve: Allow the chicken to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.
Notes
- These clear steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg