Description
Easy and delicious Slow Cooker Orange Chicken that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker sauce and cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce, stir to coat, and serve with green onions.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg