Yield: 8 servings
Sesame Orange Chicken
Or "Orange Says Me Chicken" as my daughter calls it. Either way, it's a delicious twist on Chinese takeout, without the takeout hassle or the takeout price!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Total Time
6 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
In freezer bag:
- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup honey barbecue sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
To freeze:
- Place first seven ingredients into gallon-size freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal tightly. Knead gently to mix. Lay flat to freeze.
To make:
- Remove bag from freezer and let thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- Dump contents of bag into slow cooker, and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir 2 tablespoons cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water in small glass or bowl. Add to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
8 servingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 642Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 277mgSodium: 1048mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 1gSugar: 62gProtein: 57g
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only.