Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring tender chicken simmered in a luscious orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chopped chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it; stir gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg