Crockpot Orange Chicken Dish (Printable Version)
Tender chicken cooked slowly with citrus and soy notes, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Main
01 -
680-900 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts
02 -
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
03 -
180 ml orange marmalade
04 -
180 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
05 -
60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
06 -
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
07 -
1 tsp freshly grated ginger, or to taste
→ Garnish
08 -
Toasted sesame seeds
→ Cornstarch Slurry (Optional)
09 -
30 ml water
10 -
15 g cornstarch
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Lightly grease the crockpot insert with cooking spray.
02 -
Heat 15 ml olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces for 2 minutes per side for enhanced flavor.
03 -
Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
04 -
In a bowl, mix orange marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until uniform.
05 -
Pour sauce mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours.
06 -
Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Set aside.
07 -
Remove chicken and transfer to a serving plate. Whisk water with cornstarch until smooth and add to the sauce in the crockpot. Stir until thickened.
08 -
Pour thickened orange sauce over chicken, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Browning the chicken before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture but is optional.