Best Slow Cooked Orange Chicken Recipes
SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
Even though this chicken dish cooks for hours, the citrus keeps things fresh. We're big on spice, so sometimes I use two chipotle peppers. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 165°, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; top with orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
Even though this chicken dish cooks for hours, the citrus keeps things fresh. We're big on spice, so sometimes I use two chipotle peppers. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 165°, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; top with orange zest.
SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN
I CREATED this recipe in an effort to prepare a dish lower in calories and fat. Everyone likes the taste, including my grandchildren. A hint of orange gives the chicken a delicious flavor. This is a favorite of mine. It travels well, and I often take it to potluck suppers. -Nancy Wit, Fremont, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking liquid. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice and sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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