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Crockpot Orange Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to the crockpot and stir until well combined.
  • Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought marmalade for a more natural taste. Adjust the amount of soy sauce based on your sodium preference, and if you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
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