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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
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Total Time
6
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Freezer Meal Recipes
Cuisine:
Asian
Keyword:
chicken freezer meals, crock pot, easy dinner, freezer friendly, freezer meals, orange chicken, sesame orange chicken, slow cooker
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
642
kcal
Author:
Make-Ahead Meal Mom
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
Serving:
8
servings
|
Calories:
642
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
69
g
|
Protein:
57
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
13
g
|
Cholesterol:
277
mg
|
Sodium:
1048
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
62
g