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Asian Crockpot Orange Chicken – Quick, Sweet, and Savory Dinner

Asian Crockpot Orange Chicken served with rice
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This easy slow cooker orange chicken recipe features bite-sized chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy orange sauce. It’s a flavorful, hands-off dish perfect for serving over steamed rice with sesame seeds and scallions.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

For the orange sauce:

  • 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade (one 16 oz jar)
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

For serving:

  • Additional sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped scallions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

2. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish and toss the chicken pieces to coat them evenly.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on each side. Do not cook through.

4. Transfer the browned chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp sesame seeds until smooth.

6. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat evenly.

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

8. Once chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

9. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

Taste the sauce before cooking and add more ginger for extra zing if desired.

For added crispness, broil the chicken briefly after slow cooking before tossing it back in the sauce.

Pairs wonderfully with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/asian-crockpot-orange-chicken/