Description
This easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing or increasing the honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg