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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Super Easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken. So much better and healthier than takeout!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 10m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 3h👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- slow cooker
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat the chicken.
cup cornstarch1/4cornstarch1 tsp
2
Heat oil to a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.Add in chicken in two batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes.Add in garlic and ginger and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the chicken and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
oil2 tbspsesame oil2 tspgarlic (minced)3 clovesginger (minced)1 tsp
3
Meanwhile mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
4
Add the sauce ingredients to the skillet the chicken was cooked in and bring to a simmer. Cook for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes making sure to scrap the brown bits (fond) off the bottom of the skillet.
5
Add the sauce to the slow cooker and toss to coat the chicken.Cook on low for ⏱️ 2-3 hours. (Mine took ⏱️ 2 hours exactly)
6
In a small bowl combine 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and all the chicken to cook for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes.Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garlic, if desired.
cup cornstarch1/4cornstarch1 tspgarlic (minced)3 cloves
Nutrition Facts
calories
499 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
48 g
sodium Content
1069 mg
protein Content
37 g
cholesterol Content
109 mg
carbohydrate Content
61 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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