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orange chicken with orange marmalade

Orange Chicken with Orange Marmalade


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Transform your ordinary chicken into a culinary sensation with our Orange Chicken recipe. Infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of orange marmalade and perfectly coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, this dish is a true delight for the taste buds. Simple yet flavorful, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into cubes
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 3 cups frozen broccoli
  • sesame seeds and sliced scallions for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken with corn starch, salt, and pepper in a gallon plastic bag.
  2. Pour oil in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. Mix marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce.
  4. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
  5. Pour sauce over the chicken.
  6. Cook on low for about 3 hours (times will vary depending on your slow cooker. Fully cooked chicken is 165F)
  7. At 2.5 hours, cook frozen broccoli according to instructions.
  8. Pour the cooked broccoli in with the chicken and mix well. Cover and continue to cook for the additional half hour. 
  9. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and sliced scallions!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 180