Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
This easy slow cooker orange chicken recipe served with rice is the best weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breast pieces are covered in sweet and sour sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless chicken breast cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- ¾ cup Orange marmalade
- ¼ cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
- ⅛ teaspoon Chilli powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Finely sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, olive oil, sesame oil, orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger paste, garlic paste, chili powder (optional), salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
- Cover lid and cook on high for 2 hours.
- Remove the chicken pieces and keep aside, leaving behind the liquid.
- Add the cornstarch in the slow cooker and mix it together with the liquid. Cover lid and cook for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken pieces and mix it all together.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days, although it tastes best when served fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg