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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

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Weekdays can be hectic and overwhelming. This recipe comes together quickly and is nutrient-packed, low in saturated fat, and high in protein. As a bonus, it uses tomato paste to add body and an umami flavor without added sugar.

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Recipe by Tina Brockett
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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 
Calories

312

kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 2 Chicken Breasts

  • 1 cup 1 Orange juice

  • 1 1 Orange Zested

  • 3 Tbsp 3 Ginger, grated

  • 3 Cloves 3 Garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp 1 Rice vinegar

  • 1 Tsp 1 Sesame oil

  • 1/2 Tsp 1/2 Red pepper flakes

  • 2 Tbsp 2 Tomato paste

  • 1 Tbsp 1 Cornstarch

  • 2 Tbsp 2 Water

  • 2 2 Green onions

Directions

  • Add chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cook- low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours until cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thick.
  • Return chicken and coat in sauce. Garnish with green onions and orange slices, if you wish.

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