Description
Satisfy your cravings for sweet and spicy with this Slow Cooker Spicy Orange General Tso’s Chicken. Tender chicken is coated in a luscious orange-soy sauce, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this dish brings the zing of fresh orange juice and a kick of heat to your table. Let the slow cooker do the magic while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey or brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over it; stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, remove some liquid, mix with cornstarch, return to pot, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 100mg