Best 6 Slow Cooker Whole Orange Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where citrusy-sweet and savory flavors dance harmoniously in the Slow Cooker Whole Orange Chicken dish. This delectable recipe transforms plump chicken pieces into a tender, juicy delight, infused with the vibrant essence of oranges. As the chicken simmers in a symphony of orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that promises a taste sensation like no other.

But that's not all; this article presents a collection of tantalizing orange chicken recipes that will elevate your home cooking to new heights. From the classic Orange Chicken with its crispy coating and tangy sauce to the Orange Chicken Stir-Fry bursting with fresh vegetables, and the tantalizing Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps with a refreshing twist, you'll find a recipe for every occasion and taste preference.

So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more with the irresistible flavors of Slow Cooker Whole Orange Chicken and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CROCKPOT ORANGE CHICKEN



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Healthy Crockpot Orange Chicken. WAY BETTER than takeout! Easy, healthy orange chicken recipe made with simple ingredients like orange juice and honey.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 4 medium breasts))
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup reduced-sugar orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Prepared brown rice (for serving)
Sliced green onions (optional for serving)
Sliced or slivered toasted almonds ( and/or toasted sesame seeds optional for serving)

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Arrange the chicken in the bottom, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low, until the chicken registers 165 degrees F and is cooked through. With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • With a mesh sieve, strain the sauce into a bowl or measuring cup. Discard the solids, then return the liquid to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker heat to high. Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker sauce. Cover and cook on high until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring it often. Return the chicken pieces to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with prepared rice, sprinkled with green onions and toasted almonds or sesame seeds as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), with 1/2 cup brown rice, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g

SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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The easiest orange chicken ever because your slow cooker does all the work!! Super juicy, tender, and coated with a sweet-yet-tangy orange glaze that's irresistible!!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Slow Cooker

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted if desired (add to a dry skillet and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant)
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin for garnishing
orange slices, optional for garnishing

Steps:

  • Line a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker with a liner if using one. I prefer to use liners for easy cleanup.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over bottom of the liner or slow cooker.
  • To a large, gallon-sized ziptop plastic bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper, seal bag, and toss to coat chicken evenly. Add chicken to slow cooker, evenly distributed; set aside.
  • To a 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, add the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger (I prefer 1 teaspoon but some people are sensitive to ginger), garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture over the chicken, using a spoon to distribute the sauce as necessary, making sure all pieces are coated.
  • Cook covered on high for about 2 hours or on low for about 4 hours. If cooking on high, start checking at 90 minutes and if cooking on low, start checking at 3 hours. All slow cookers vary so cook until chicken is done (reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer).
  • Add chicken to a plate with as much extra cooking sauce spooned over the top as desired, garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, optional orange wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 193 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 73 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1053 milligrams sodium, Sugar 49 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

AMAZING SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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I love 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 this slow cooker orange chicken and that it's better for my family. -Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup chicken stock
1 cup orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons molasses, optional
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Hot cooked rice
Optional toppings: chopped green onions, peanuts and fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63 mg cholesterol, Sodium 891 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50 g carbohydrate (36 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 25 g protein.

WHOLE CHICKEN SLOW COOKER RECIPE



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Makes great, spicy, juicy chicken with little work. Get a chicken with a pop-up timer if you can.

Provided by bhbitts

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole whole chicken

Steps:

  • Mix salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub seasoning mixture over the entire chicken to evenly season. Put rubbed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from bag and cook in slow cooker on Low until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1239 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AMAZING SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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Amazing chicken with just enough orange flavoring.

Provided by MamaMia2008

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
⅓ cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Heat the shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix the flour, condensed soup, seasoned salt, pepper, and salt. Dip chicken in the mixture to coat, and fry in the skillet until golden brown.
  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. Mix the chicken broth, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate in a bowl, and pour over chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook 2 to 3 hours on Low or 1 to 2 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 823.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

SLOW-COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN



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This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share with dinner guests. - Sherry Kozlowski, Morgantown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 ounces uncooked rice noodles
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients until well mixed. Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth mixture. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, coarsely shred meat with 2 forks. Set aside., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return chicken to slow cooker; add noodles. Cook, covered, on low for 15 minutes. Stir noodles; cook until thickened and noodles are tender, 15 minutes longer. Serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: Use seedless oranges for a more enjoyable eating experience. Look for oranges with thin skin, as they're easier to zest and have a milder flavor.
  • Zest the oranges carefully: Avoid getting any of the white pith, as it can be bitter. Use a microplane grater or a vegetable peeler to remove only the outermost layer of the orange peel.
  • Don't skip the browning step: Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the dish. If you don't have time to brown the chicken in a skillet, you can skip this step and add the chicken directly to the slow cooker.
  • Use a low-sodium chicken broth: This will help prevent the dish from becoming too salty. You can also use water, but the chicken broth will add more flavor.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours: This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking: This will help thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish. Make sure to whisk the cornstarch slurry until it's smooth before adding it to the slow cooker.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker whole orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. Serve it over rice or noodles, or with a side of vegetables.

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