Description

A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken made with tender chicken chunks simmered in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on all sides (do not cook through). Work in batches if needed.
Transfer browned chicken to the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, mix together orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For a lighter version, use sugar-free marmalade and low-sugar barbecue sauce.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 95mg