Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy individuals and families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and orange marmalade.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or using pineapple juice instead of orange juice. Ensure to avoid overcooking the chicken for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg