Easiest Orange Chicken
This effortless Easiest Orange Chicken recipe combines zesty flavors and tender chicken, making it a quick addition to your dinner rotation. It’s perfect for weeknights, offering deliciousness without fuss, all prepared in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs You can substitute with chicken breasts if preferred.
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free tamari for gluten-free option.
- 1/3 cup honey Adjust sweetness to preference.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening.
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- Cooked rice Use as a base for the chicken.
- Chopped green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour 1 cup of orange juice, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, and 1/3 cup of honey into the slow cooker and mix well.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the sauce, stirring until combined.
- Add 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the sauce and coat each piece well.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, remove the chicken after cooking. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce, cooking on high for another 10-15 minutes.
- Optional: Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the sauce, then stir to combine.
Serving
- Serve the Easiest Orange Chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
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Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in orange juice and soy sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to add additional veggies, adjust honey to suit taste, or substitute proteins as desired.