Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe That’s Full of Flavor
This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a sweet and tangy dinner that's incredibly easy to make with minimal cleanup — juicy chicken, sticky glaze, and bold flavors all in every comforting bite.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker 6 or 7 quart
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil divided
- 1.5 to 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Orange marmalade
- ¼ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Green onions sliced thin
- Orange slices optional for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and sear half of the chicken for 3–4 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil.
- Transfer seared chicken to slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic until blended.
- Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Stir, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or stir-fried vegetables.