Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that fills your kitchen with a sweet and tangy aroma. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a vibrant orange sauce, creating a flavor-packed meal with minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, serve this dish over fluffy rice or noodles for a comforting dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the chicken to the crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix an extra tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg