Skip the takeout and make this slow cooker dump and go recipe this week. This Crockpot orange chicken is fresh and vibrant and so simple to make. You’re going to love it!
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
Orange chicken is one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes, and it’s so simple and easy to make at home, especially when the Crockpot is involved!
This is a true dump and go recipe that you can set to go earlier in the day, and have one delicious dinner waiting for you.
Be sure to check out my Orange Sesame Chicken and Stovetop Orange Chicken too!
Why You’ll Love this Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe:
- So easy: Even the most novice of chefs will be able to aster this recipe. Just dump everything in your slow cooker and let it do it’s thing!
- Kid-friendly: This is a great family meal. It’s full of flavor without being too overpowering, and kids of all ages love it!
- One pot: Because everything is made in the Crockpot, clean up is a breeze!
How to make Crockpot orange chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce.
- Pour into the slow cooker and stir in the chicken.
- Cook.
- Garnish and serve!
Can you make this with chicken thigh?
I prefer to make this recipe with chicken breast, but you can use thighs if that’s what you have to hand. As with the breasts, cut them into chunks and follow the recipe as is.
Can you make it ahead of time?
Once the chicken is cooked, you can keep it on the warm setting for up to 2 hours before serving. Once cooled, you can store it covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and you can reheat it on the stovetop to serve.
What do you serve with it?
I like to serve this Crockpot orange chicken over some Jasmine or Basmati rice with some sliced green onion and some orange zest for extra zing. It’s also great served with egg noodles and your favorite veggie side dishes.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- If the sauce is thin and not coating the chicken well after cooking, make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and give everything a stir. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 on high.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized and similar sized chunks so that it’s easy to eat and cooks evenly.
This Crockpot orange chicken is sure to become a family favorite. It’s wonderfully fresh and vibrant and will easily rival your favorite takeout place.
More Crockpot Recipes
- Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
- Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice
- Crockpot Chicken Marsala
If you’ve made this recipe, please be sure to let us know by leaving a star rating or a comment below. Enjoy!
Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 1 small piece ginger 1-inch, grated
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the chicken.
- Pour the orange sauce into the slow cooker. Stir in the chicken.
- Close the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Top with chopped green onion and extra orange zest. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized and similar sized chunks so that it’s easy to eat and cooks evenly.
Mary Dietz says
This orange chicken recipe is delicious and nutritious and it was pretty easy to make using a slow cooker. I paired it with jasmine rice and jasmine green tea, so delicious, soothing and satisfying! I will definitely make this recipe again and again.
Becky Hardin says
I love your additions! Thanks for sharing, Mary!