Slow Cooker Orange Chicken {+ Instant Pot} + MEAL PREP + VIDEO
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This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is simple to whip up with a sweet and tangy citrus sauce and is way easier than take-out!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Cooking oil (about 3-4 tablespoons to lightly shallow fry (we are not deep-frying for this recipe)
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Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional - for garnish)
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1 cup of low sodium chicken broth (for meatless version use vegetable broth)
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1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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juice from 1 medium/large orange or about 1/2 cup
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zest from 1 medium-large orange about 1/2 - 2 tablespoons
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1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
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2 cloves of garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons of freshly grated or minced ginger
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1 teaspoon Sriracha or red pepper chili flakes, optional or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil
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salt and black pepper to taste
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons cold water
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Sesame seeds
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Green onion, thinly sliced
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For lunch bowls: cooked rice, quinoa or noodles, roasted or stir-fried vegetable of your choice, lunch containers
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