Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that combines tender chicken with a vibrant sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe caters to your cravings without the fuss of complicated cooking. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy the enticing aroma filling your kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot without cutting or seasoning.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot ensuring all pieces are covered.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg