Irresistible Crockpot Orange Chicken: Easy, Juicy Delight at Home
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken thighs and toss to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Serve garnished with green onions and drizzle with sesame oil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg