Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
This classic Chinese dish is a favorite among many when ordering take-out, but the fried batter and sugar sauce can be overwhelming.I use tender chunks of chicken thighs and cook them slowly in a slow cooker with a tangy and sweet sauce to give you a meal with the flavor of the original, but without the negative health consequences.Serve over Slow Cooker Sesame Orange Chicken and create your own fortune!
Here is the recipe for Slow Cooker Orange Sesame Chicken:
Ingredients
Serves: –+
- Skinless Chicken 2 Pound
- Coconut Aminos ⅓ Cup
- Honey ⅓ Cup
- Orange Juice 2 Tablespoons
- Tomatoes 2 Tablespoons
- Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoons
- Garlic 2 Teaspoons
- Ginger ½ Teaspoon
- Salt ¾ Teaspoon
- Red bell Pepper ½ Teaspoon
- Black Pepper ¼ Teaspoon
Per serving
Calories: 560 kcal
Proteins: 50 g
Fats: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Method
- Trim any visible fat from the chicken, then place it in a single layer in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Place the remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds, in a bowl, whisk together, and pour over the chicken.
- Turn the chicken once to low for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the sauce and cut it into cubes.
- Spoon any fat off the top of the sauce, then transfer the sauce to a small pan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 20 minutes, until it has reduced by half and is thick and shiny.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
