Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy crockpot recipe for orange chicken that gives you a taste of takeout at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Orange Chicken, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal