Description
Crockpot Orange Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty orange sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This easy recipe makes weeknight dinners a breeze—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. The enticing aroma will have everyone at the table in no time, eager to dig into this flavorful meal. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside steamed veggies for a complete dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by washing and patting dry; cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over it, ensuring even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove some sauce to thicken in a saucepan over medium heat if desired.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg