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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken | Easy Recipes for Busy Nights

This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a quick and flavorful takeout-style favorite, made easy at home with tender chicken and a sweet citrusy glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Asian-American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken pieces with flour until well coated.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides (you don’t need to cook it through).
  3. Place the browned chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result. For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice or zest.