Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe

Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Orange chicken is my favorite Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to work at home and created a healthier version. Now I have peace of mind knowing what ingredients are in it and that it’s better for my family. —Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
contains white meat tree nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free slow cooker dairy free
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • hot cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons molasses optional
  • optional toppings: chopped green onions peanuts and fresh cilantro
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 large sweet red pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Carbohydrate 61.9706831039008 g
  • Cholesterol 67.5708936515216 mg
  • Fat 2.95270156667768 g
  • Fiber 2.06775625501175 g
  • Protein 31.4317914885803 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.677169737998587 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (385g)
  • Sodium 532.263108553681 mg
  • Sugar 59.9029268488891 g
  • Trans Fat 0.631641411417917 g
  • Calories 400 calories

Directions In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in molasses if desired. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with red pepper. Pour stock mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook on high 30-40 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Yield: 8 servings. Originally published as Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2013, p32 Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings) equals 319 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 891 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend