Description
A delicious and simple slow cooker orange chicken recipe with a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a slow cooker, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.