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Orange chicken garnished with green onion slices
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Slow Cooker Crispy Orange Chicken

You don’t have to give up takeout-style orange chicken when staying home with your slow cooker! Make this easy version that is just as delicious as the dish at your favorite restaurant (and healthier too!). With a simple list of ingredients, this recipe can be assembled faster than placing an order.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 461kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • A pinch of ground pepper

Instructions

  • Place cut-up chicken in bag with cornstarch and shake. Add a teaspoon or so of water as needed for the cornstarch to form a light batter on the chicken
  • Heat a nonstick skillet and lightly coat with olive oil
  • Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned
  • Turn over and cook for 2-3 minutes on opposite side
  • Place chicken in slow cooker
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in bowl or measuring cup
  • Pour mix over top of chicken
  • Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until chicken is fully cooked

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat on reduced power in the microwave. (Defrost first if frozen.)
  • Some readers have noticed that the chicken can overcook if turned on low for 6 hours. Slow cookers can vary in temperature and cooking time, so I would recommend planning for conservative timing and checking the meat after about 4 hours on low. My meal was fine even after remaining on the warm setting after cooking, but every slow cooker will vary!
  • Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg