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    Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

    Super Easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken. So much better and healthier than takeout!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp ginger, minced
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

    Orange Sauce

    • 1 cup orange marmalade
    • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • 2 tsp sesame oil
    • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • Add chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat the chicken.
    • Heat oil to a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
      Add in chicken in two batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
      Add in garlic and ginger and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the chicken and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
    • Meanwhile mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Add the sauce ingredients to the skillet the chicken was cooked in and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes making sure to scrap the brown bits (fond) off the bottom of the skillet.
    • Add the sauce to the slow cooker and toss to coat the chicken.
      Cook on low for 2-3 hours. (Mine took 2 hours exactly)
    • In a small bowl combine 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and all the chicken to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
      Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garlic, if desired.

    Notes

    How to make this in the Instant Pot: Simply brown the chicken as directed in the Instant Pot then add all of the sauce ingredients and pressure cook for 5 minutes then allow it to naturally release.
    Don't skip searing the chicken in a hot pan: This helps to seal in the juices of the chicken and tenderize the chicken.
    Adjust to your spice level! Add some heat! Add some sriracha, chili oil or more red pepper flakes!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1069mgPotassium: 697mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg