Description
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken with a refreshing sweet and tangy orange glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy recipe lets your slow cooker do the work while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crisp vegetables for a colorful and satisfying meal that will leave your family asking for seconds.
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
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks inside the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg