TANGY ORANGE CHICKEN THIGHS

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Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in 1 teaspoon orange zest. Add chicken; spoon sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove to a serving platter. Stir lemon juice and remaining orange zest into sauce; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

madison wilson
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This is a great recipe for a party. I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Eva Eed
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a delicious meal.


Kibret Ketsela
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I'm not a fan of orange chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Blake Pitchford
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Mufti nurul Amin
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit.


Sarfaraz Mohmand
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Alex Gomez
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I'm a big fan of orange chicken and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with steamed broccoli and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Victoria Okudinani
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Rider L
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Evash Lash
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love that I can use frozen chicken thighs, which makes it a great option for a busy weeknight meal.


Charles Sajjabi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a delicious meal.


Jessica Terry
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I'm not a fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again with chicken breasts next time.


Ani Tushi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Erreur 404
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Azeem Akhter
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken because I didn't cook it for long enough. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


murtaza sagar parhyar
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I'm not a huge fan of orange chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


arslan nawaz
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This is now my go-to recipe for orange chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use chicken thighs instead of breasts, which makes the dish more affordable.


Reyan Mezid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Muzammil Kareem
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This orange chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.