Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken tastes just like your favorite takeout, but you can make it right at home. It's family-friendly and easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 580kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ Tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Add the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to a large bowl or sealable plastic bag and toss together until the chicken is coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and garlic. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, just until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken and garlic to the slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and chili powder until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook the chicken on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Slow cooker temperatures and cooking times will vary. Keep an eye on the chicken to ensure it doesn’t overcook.
Keep leftover orange chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg