Orange Chicken Crockpot 

This Orange Chicken Crockpot recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy a comforting meal with tender chicken coated in a tangy orange sauce.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup orange marmalade

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Optional: Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper.

3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.

4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.

5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.

8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

9. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

10. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 418 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 41 g

• Protein: 49 g

• Fat: 6 g

• Saturated Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 145 mg

• Sodium: 654 mg

• Potassium: 937 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 36 g

• Vitamin A: 173 IU

• Vitamin C: 5 mg

• Calcium: 38 mg

• Iron: 1 mg