Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delicious and hassle-free dish that brings the vibrant flavors of sweet, tangy orange sauce to tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow-cooked recipe requires minimal prep and delivers mouthwatering results that will delight your family. Serve it over rice or noodles, and savor every bite of this comforting meal that’s sure to become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it; toss gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last half hour of cooking.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg