Description

This Crockpot Honey Orange Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces cooked in a zesty orange sauce, served over brown rice.

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 large bowl, toss the chicken thighs and breasts with 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the bell pepper until soft.
Transfer the chicken into a crockpot and add the sautéed bell pepper, chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, scallions, ginger, honey, and minced chili peppers. Stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Before serving, mix the remaining tablespoon of tapioca flour with a little water to create a slurry and stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce slightly.
Serve the honey orange chicken over cooked brown rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Make sure to taste and adjust seasoning before serving. You can add more honey for sweetness or chili peppers for heat based on your preference.

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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