Crockpot Orange Chicken with Orange Marmalade
Crockpot Orange Chicken with Orange Marmalade is a hands-off, flavorful meal featuring the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The slow-cooked chicken is coated in a rich, tangy orange marmalade sauce, making it a simple yet delicious dish for busy days. Serve it over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 4-6 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Asian Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) into the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (if using), minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Optional: To thicken the sauce, remove the chicken, mix cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water, and stir it into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Optional: Shred the chicken by pulling it apart with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve the orange chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or a simple salad.You can add more vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or snap peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added flavor and nutrition.For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes or some sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
