By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
209 cal · 285 min
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Recipe GLPRf9148119e2d0f4
Tender, succulent chicken pieces cooked in a slow cooker with a bright citrus sauce infused with orange zest and juice, creating a simple yet flavorful Asian-inspired dish. The chicken absorbs the aromatic flavors while remaining moist and perfectly cooked.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces with this mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer the seared chicken to your slow cooker.
Pour the fresh orange juice over the chicken. Add the orange zest, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 4–6 hours, or on the high setting for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is very tender.
Stir the contents of the slow cooker and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, spooning the aromatic sauce over the chicken pieces.
Comments
Every ingredient is readily available at any Charlotte chain including Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger, with no special stops required. The stated 285 minutes is misleading; active prep time is actually about 15 minutes (zest and juice the orange, mince garlic and ginger), with the bulk being passive slow-cooking, so the honest framing matters for a weeknight plan. At roughly $1.50 per serving, this is solid value, with chicken breast and citrus being the main costs. The dish reheats well in a microwave or stovetop and feeds six comfortably without fussiness, though it needs no babysitting once it's in the slow cooker."
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