Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that harmonizes tender chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make meal fills your home with delightful aromas and offers an unforgettable taste experience. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Zest and juice the oranges, reserving both zest and juice in separate bowls.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and optional ginger.
- Place diced chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over it; stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice or steamed vegetables, drizzling extra sauce on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg