Go Back
–+ servings
Aaliyah

CrockPot Orange Chicken: A Simple, Flavorful Recipe!

A simple and flavorful CrockPot Orange Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the CrockPot. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the CrockPot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the CrockPot and shred it using two forks.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce in the CrockPot. Turn the heat to high and let it cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the CrockPot and stir to coat it in the thickened sauce.
  6. Serve the orange chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 18g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
  • Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but be careful not to overcook them as they can dry out more easily.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!