Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
A comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil for browning the chicken
- ⅓ cup cornstarch for coating the chicken
For the Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 cups orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish
For Garnish
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the boneless, skinless chicken into small, bite-sized pieces of about one inch.
- In a shallow dish, add the cornstarch and toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces, browning them lightly on all sides.
Cooking
- Transfer the browned chicken into the bowl of your slow cooker.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about three hours, stirring gently halfway through.
Serving
- Garnish the orange chicken with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside your favorite sides.
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Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Adjust spice levels and sauces to suit your taste.