Orange Chicken Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly sweet, tangy, and savory Orange Chicken Crock Pot recipe! Tender, bite-sized pieces of seared boneless chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious sauce made with orange marmalade, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of fresh orange zest. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, allowing the bold citrus flavors and rich glaze to meld beautifully over time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this family-friendly dish is as effortless as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice, and don’t forget the finishing touches of green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality presentation. Perfect for busy nights or meal prepping, this Orange Chicken Crock Pot recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Orange marmalade
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Fresh orange zest
• 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the cornstarch on a plate and coat each piece of chicken evenly by dredging it in the cornstarch. Shake off any excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Sear the chicken pieces for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 4

Transfer the seared chicken to the crock pot.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and fresh orange zest to make the sauce.

Step 6

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.

Step 7

Set the crock pot to cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring the chicken halfway through to ensure even coating with the sauce.

Step 8

Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, turn off the crock pot and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the orange chicken over steamed jasmine rice or your choice of side. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1620 grams (1620.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3719

Total Fat 144.20g	185%
Saturated Fat 33.50g	168%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.40g
Cholesterol 1134mg	378%
Sodium 6770mg	294%
Total Carbohydrate 318.10g	116%
Dietary Fiber 3.70g	13%
Total Sugars 257.50g
Protein 250.90g	502%

Vitamin D 64IU	318%
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 3056mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 35.6%