Crockpot Orange Chicken

By Dinnerfy

Crockpot Orange Chicken is a delicious Asian-inspired dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful orange sauce. It is a perfect dish for those following a keto or low carb diet.

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🍖 KETO
💪🏻 Low Carb
Crockpot
Orange
Chicken
Asian
Sweet

15 mins

240 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 25g
Fat - 15g
Carbohydrates - 10g

Ingredients

Total: 10Serves: 4
3/2 lbs Chicken Thighs
Notes:

boneless, skinless

1 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
Notes:

low sodium

1/4 cup Brown Sugar
4 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

1 tbsp Ginger
Notes:

minced

2 tbsp Cornstarch
Notes:

dissolved in 2 tbsp water

2 stalks Green Onion
Notes:

chopped

1 tsp Orange Zest
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
Notes:

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.

Step 2 : Marinating

Place chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 3 : Cooking

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it back in the crockpot. Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 4 : Thickening the Sauce

In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir the mixture into the crockpot with the chicken. Cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Step 5 : Serving

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the crockpot orange chicken over rice or noodles.