This Crockpot Orange Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs slow cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce and ground ginger for an easy family friendly dinner.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Crockpot dinners are some of my favorite recipes to make when I want something delicious without spending a ton of time in the kitchen.

This orange chicken is incredibly easy to put together. The chicken thighs cook until they’re nice and tender while soaking up all that sweet, tangy and savory orange sauce. Serve it over warm white rice for an easy dinner that the whole family will love.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: Just toss everything into the Crockpot and let it do the work.
Simple ingredients: Everything you need can easily be found at the grocery store.
Family friendly: The sweet and savory orange sauce is a great option for both kids and adults.
Perfect for busy days: It only takes a few minutes to prep before the slow cooker takes over.
Great with rice: The extra sauce is perfect spooned over warm white rice.

Ingredients

Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious meal. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs – Stay tender and juicy during the long cooking time and are perfect for slow cooker recipes.
Flour – Lightly coats the chicken and helps thicken the orange sauce as everything cooks.
Orange Marmalade – Gives the sauce its signature sweet orange flavor.
Barbecue Sauce – Adds sweetness, tanginess and a little smoky flavor to the sauce.
Soy Sauce – Balances the sweetness with a salty, savory flavor.
Ground Ginger – Adds a warm flavor that pairs perfectly with the orange and soy sauce.
Sesame Seeds- An optional garnish.

How to Make It

Heres how to make this delicious dinner. You can find the full recipe along with ingredients and instructions on the recipe card below.

Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite sized cubes. Add the chicken to a large bowl and toss it with flour until the pieces are lightly coated. Transfer the chicken to the Crockpot.

chicken thighs cubed and tossed in flour then added to the crockpot

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, orange marmalade, barbecue sauce and ground ginger. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken. Stir everything together until the chicken is completely coated.

orange chicken sauce poured over and mixed into chicken

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir well before serving, garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and spoon the chicken and sauce over rice, if desired. Enjoy!

Pro Tips

Use chicken thighs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay juicy and tender in the Crockpot and are less likely to dry out than chicken breasts.
Cut the chicken evenly. Try to keep the pieces roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
Don’t skip the flour. Besides coating the chicken, the flour helps the sauce thicken as it cooks.
Give it a good stir before serving. The sauce will thicken around the chicken as it cooks, so stirring everything together at the end helps coat every piece.

Variations

Add a little crushed red pepper or sriracha for some heat.
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top before serving.
Garnish with sesame seeds for a restaurant-style finishing touch.
Serve it over white rice, brown rice or fried rice.

What to Serve With It

This orange chicken is perfect served over steamed white rice with broccoli, green beans or your favorite stir fried vegetables on the side.

Egg rolls, vegetable fried rice or steamed dumplings would also make great additions if you want to turn it into a takeout-inspired dinner at home.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat the chicken in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.

If the sauce becomes too thick after refrigeration, add a small splash of water while reheating.

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