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Easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe

Easy slow cooker orange chicken in bowl with garnish
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This easy slow cooker orange chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory glaze. A simple dish to prepare, just brown the chicken before letting it simmer in the crockpot. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a delightful takeout-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups orange marmalade (about a 16 oz jar)
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
  • Scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into approximately 1″ pieces.

2. Pour cornstarch into a shallow dish, add chicken, and toss to coat evenly.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown coated chicken on each side.

4. Transfer browned chicken to the slow cooker.

5. Whisk together marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

6. Pour sauce over chicken. Stir to combine.

7. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.

8. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Notes

Chicken breasts, tenders, or boneless thighs can be used.

Try rice wine vinegar as a substitute for white vinegar.

1 1/2 cups of orange marmalade is equivalent to a 16-18 oz jar.

For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes to 3/4 teaspoon.

You can add chopped red bell peppers at the start of cooking.

Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Slow cooker cooking times can vary, so adjust as needed.

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