Name: Crockpot Honey Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: ¾ pounds skinless boneless chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces; ¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoon tapioca flour divided; kosher salt to taste; fresh ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium bell pepper diced; ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon orange zest; ¼ cup fresh naval orange juice; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 medium scallions minced; 1 piece (1-inch) fresh ginger root grated; 3 tablespoon honey; 2 red chili pepper minced; 2 cups cooked long grain brown rice; 1 tablespoon unsalted toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Description

This Crockpot Honey Orange Chicken offers a delightful blend of tangy and sweet flavors, perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

¾ pounds skinless boneless chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces
¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoon tapioca flour divided
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium bell pepper diced
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup fresh naval orange juice
2 cloves garlic minced
2 medium scallions minced
1 piece (1-inch) fresh ginger root grated
3 tablespoon honey
2 red chili pepper minced
2 cups cooked long grain brown rice
1 tablespoon unsalted toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until lightly browned.
Transfer the chicken to the crockpot and add the diced bell pepper, chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice, minced garlic, scallions, grated ginger, honey, and minced chili pepper.
Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Before serving, mix the remaining tablespoon of tapioca flour with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then add to the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
Serve the honey orange chicken over cooked long grain brown rice topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of red chili pepper. For a thicker sauce, let it cook longer before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving with brown rice
Calories: 430 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

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