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Simple to make and full of amazing flavor, this Easy Orange Chicken Recipe is a go-to recipe in my household! Tender chicken smothered in a delightful glaze of garlic, ginger, orange marmalade, and soy sauce is a fantastic combination of sweet and savory. Cooked in a crock pot, it’s a satisfying dinner with minimal effort!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Using a crockpot means you won’t have to stand by the stove cooking, you can just set it and forget it!
- The ingredients are easy to find, and many of them you might have in your pantry.
- This dish is great served with noodles, rice, or veggies for a customizable meal.
Crockpot Orange Chicken Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Orange Marmalade
- Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Ground Ginger
- Garlic Powder
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Salt
- Pepper
*see recipe card for amounts
How to Make Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken
Step 1: Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Lightly spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking oil and add the seasoned chicken pieces to it.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the marmalade, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder until fully combined.
Step 4: Next, pour the orange glaze over the chicken, and stir together until the chicken is fully coated.
Step 5: Then, cook on high for 2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, mix cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until it’s dissolved. Then, add it to the slow cooker.
Step 6: Cook for another 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Step 7: Serve warm over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Storage and Re-heating Notes
This easy orange chicken with marmalade gets better by the day! It reheats well and is great for lunch the next day.
IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Store in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 4 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Place individual servings in a bowl and microwave until warm.
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
What can I add to make this dish spicy?
If you want to add some heat to this simple orange chicken recipe, try adding 1 tsp of red chili flakes to the sauce before cooking.
Does orange chicken require fresh oranges?
This recipe doesn’t! The marmalade in this recipe gives this dish a yummy sweet orange flavor without having to use fresh oranges.
What do I serve with orange chicken?
This Easy Orange Chicken Recipe goes with so many things! I like to serve mine on top of rice with a side of steamed broccoli, but it’s also amazing served with peppers, snow peas, noodles, and mushrooms. The options are endless!
Try Some of My Other Favorite Chicken Recipes
This Easy Orange Chicken Recipe is sure to be a household favorite in no time! Tender chicken smothered in a flavorful orange glaze is sweet, savory, and satisfying! Cooked in a crock pot, dinner doesn’t get much easier than this.
EQUIPMENT
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Crockpot
- Mixing Bowl
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- salt, to season
- pepper, to season
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking oil and add the seasoned chicken pieces to it.
- In a large bowl, mix the marmalade, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Pour the orange glaze over the chicken then stir together until the chicken is fully coated.
- Cook on high for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, mix cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until it’s dissolved. Then, add it to the slow cooker.
- Cook for another 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve warm over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
NOTES
- If you want to add a bit of heat to this dish, add 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes to the sauce before cooking.
- The marmalade gives this dish a very noticeable sweet orange flavor, much simpler than juicing oranges but tastes just as fresh!
- Serve this simple orange chicken recipe with rice, noodles, or veggies!
NUTRITION
Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 74gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 1312mgPotassium: 1405mgFiber: 1gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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