Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken: Easy Family Favorite Recipe
Enjoy this Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken that’s perfect for family dinners. It’s easy to prepare and delivers delicious flavors that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Add shredded chicken back to the crockpot and stir well.
- Serve over rice and drizzle with sesame oil.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot Orange Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner