Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Zest of 2 medium oranges
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil for the crockpot
1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt/pepper
Combine orange zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, onion, and carrot in a bowl
Pour mixture over chicken in the crockpot, add broth and carrots
Place crockpot lid on and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Use thighs for juiciness
double sauce ingredients for heartier flavor
Add frozen stir-fry vegetables in final hour if desired
Store in airtight containers up to 3 days
Freezes well for 2-3 months
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg