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Mini Slow Cooker Orange Chicken For One

This slow cooker orange chicken is made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful orange sauce. It’s an easy, single serving meal full of sweet and savory flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: chicken recipes, crockpot chicken recipe, crockpot orange chicken, orange chicken, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken recipe, slow cooker orange chicken
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ small onion -thinly sliced
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thigh (about 7 ounces total)
  • ¼ cup low sugar orange preserves
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • pinch ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds -optional
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Instructions

  • Add sliced onions to the bottom of a 1.5-quart slow cooker. Place chicken thighs on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange preserves, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.

Notes

  • Adjust the Spice: Add more or less garlic, ginger, or pepper to suit your taste.
  • Chicken Choices: Thighs stay tender and juicy, but a boneless, skinless breast works too.
  • Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Easily Doubles: To make more, double the ingredients and use a 3-quart or larger slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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