Description

This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a sweet and tangy dish that’s super easy to make. Tender chunks of chicken are slow-cooked in a flavorful orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice for a tasty takeout-style meal at home.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, chopped green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, mix together orange marmalade, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the slow cooker and stir.
Cook on HIGH for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Serve hot over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, or green onions if desired.

Notes

Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs, but thighs stay more tender in the slow cooker.
Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for extra veggies.

Double the sauce if you like it extra saucy!