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Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delicious and convenient 4 ingredient meal for those looking to enjoy the flavors of Chinese takeout without the hassle of deep frying. This slow-cooked dish combines tender pieces of chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce that's bursting with citrusy goodness.
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Crockpot orange chicken. Seriously, it's like a magic recipe for busy folks. I mean, just four simple ingredients – chicken, orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce – and a few hours in the crockpot, and you've got yourself a mouthwatering meal that's both sweet and tangy. Whether it's a lazy Sunday or a hectic weekday, easy crockpot orange chicken is simple, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious.
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- 🥘Ingredients for Orange Chicken in Slow Cooker
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- 📖How to make Crockpot Orange Chicken
- 📋 Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken
🥘Ingredients for Orange Chicken in Slow Cooker
- chicken breasts
- bbq sauce
- sweet orange marmalade
- soy sauce
💭 TopTips
- If you're around during the cooking process, it's a good idea to give everything a gentle stir once or twice, ensuring the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
- Is the sauce too thin at the end of the cooking time? Thicken it up with cornstarch and water. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of cold water and then stir this into the crockpot. Allow it to cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on the low setting, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Any leftovers? Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
📖How to make Crockpot Orange Chicken
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add diced chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The chicken will make plenty of juice, so no need to any anything else. Cook 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low, drain juices (spoon it out or use paper towels to dab moisture).
- Mix barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot and stir.
- Cook 2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low. If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cold water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix together and add back into the crockpot. Cook 15-30 minutes, or until desired thickness. Serve over rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
📋 Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken
Jill Lockridge-The Freckled Cook
Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delicious and convenient 4 ingredient meal for those looking to enjoy the flavors of Chinese takeout without the hassle of deep frying. This slow-cooked dish combines tender pieces of chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce that's bursting with citrusy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ cup sweet orange marmalade
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Instructions
Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add diced chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The chicken will make plenty of juice, so no need to any anything else. Cook 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low, drain juices (spoon it out or use paper towels to dab moisture).
Mix barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot and stir.
Cook 2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low. If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cold water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix together and add back into the crockpot. Cook 15-30 minutes, or until desired thickness. Serve over rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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