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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the cooking time ends.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken with two forks in the sauce and serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking for better browning. Consider using an Instant Pot for quicker preparation.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg