Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a vibrant sweet and tangy orange sauce. This easy slow-cooker recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or crispy noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Place diced chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir before serving over rice or noodles; garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg