Slow cooker of chicken to orange. This recipe is perfect when you want a hassle-free takeaway without all the extra calories! This easy orange chicken recipe is gluten-free, extra sugar-free, or monosodium glutamate, and perfect for the whole family! My kids love this orange chicken!
Takeaway dishes are some of my favorite recipes to make at home, especially this tasty Slow Cooker orange chicken. It’s much easier to control the level of spices, salinity, and calories when making Chinese recipes to take home. This orange chicken is a family favorite! My kids love it! It is the perfect balance of sweet and sour and has a lot of flavor. The chicken is super juicy thanks to a technique called “velvet”. I diced the chicken in cornstarch and then cold it over high heat to caramelize the outside and seal the juices. This will really give your favorite orange chicken to run a run for its money!
Why this slow cook orange chicken is the BEST!
- It’s healthier than takeaway! Asian takeaway is usually loaded with MSG and extra sugar. There’s no need for all that! Making it yourself means you can choose better ingredients.
- It’s easy to do! This easy orange chicken recipe takes literally 10 minutes to prepare. 10. Minutes. You can start your coffee in the morning, put this together, and by the time your coffee is ready to drink, dinner is ready to cook!
- Use a slow cooker. Slow cookers are definitely my favorite kitchen appliance because they really bring out the flavors of the food and cook the meat to such tender perfection. Fail-safe delicacy. Every. Bachelor. Hour!
- No frying! In this recipe, simply sauté the chicken in a little oil, cutting the calories in half, and then add it to the slow cooker. The chicken comes out extra juicy, tender and full of flavor!
How do I make this slow cook orange chicken?
It only takes 3 simple steps and 10 minutes
: Prepare the chicken
: Add the cornstarch, salt, pepper and chicken to a ziplock bag and shake until the chicken Be well covered with the other ingredients.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok and sauté the chicken for 2 minutes until golden brown. It won’t cook completely, that’s the job of the slow cooker!
Next, add the ginger and garlic and sauté for a minute or so. Add the chicken and garlic to the slow cooker.
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brown diced chicken in a large white skillet”
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the small bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the sauce ingredients to the pan in which the chicken was cooked to deglaze the pan. This extracts a lot of flavor and helps remove the extra “sweetheart” from the bottom of the pan.
Add the sauce to the chicken in the slow cooker and mix to combine. Simmer for 2-3 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Add a quick suspension of cornstarch to the cooking pot and cook for a couple more minutes and then serve.
What do I serve with this easy orange chicken dish
?
I love having this with fried rice, noodles, or even cauliflower fried rice to keep it low carb!
Can I raise or lower the spicy heat a bit?
Absolutely! If you want more heat, add some Sriracha sauce to your serving after serving. To lower the heat, simply completely omit the crushed red chili flakes when making the sauce. This is ideal for feeding the whole family: no heat for children, extra spices for adults!
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How do I store this slow cooker
orange chicken?
Refrigerator: Store this plate of orange chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freezer: Store in an airtight
container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating in a pot on the stove.
Can this be done in the Instant Pot?
yes! Simply brown the chicken as directed on the instant pot, then add all the sauce ingredients to the instant pot and pressure cook for 5 minutes and then let it release naturally.
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