Description
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries sweet and tangy flavors, bringing the essence of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a luscious orange glaze, making this recipe not only easy to prepare but also perfect for weeknight meals or casual get-togethers. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish is destined to become a beloved family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
- Mince garlic and grate ginger; add them to the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred larger pieces of chicken with forks inside the cooker before serving over rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider browning the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Swap orange juice with pineapple juice for a tropical twist or add bell peppers for extra crunch.