Ingredients
Method
- Spray the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
- In a bowl, add the chicken, salt, onion powder, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the chicken. Place the chicken into the crock pot.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, garlic, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low 5 hours or high for 2 1/2 hours. (add 1 hour to the cook time if using chicken thighs)
- Fifteen minutes before the chicken is finished, add the broccoli into the crock pot. Cover and continue cooking. Pop the rice into the microwave and cook according to package instructions.
- Turn off the crock pot. Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Spoon the orange chicken and broccoli over top the rice. Garnish each bowl with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a pop of color, dig in and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe and stay extra juicy after slow cooking. Just trim any excess fat before adding to the crock pot. Add 1 hour cook time for thighs. Do I need to cook the broccoli first?
Nope — just add it 15 minutes before the end of cooking, so it stays crisp-tender. If you add it too early, it can get mushy. If using fresh broccoli, add it 40 minutes before the end of cooking. Can I make this with frozen chicken?
For food safety reasons, it’s best to thaw chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Frozen chicken doesn’t heat up quickly enough in the crock pot and may stay at unsafe temperatures too long. Can I freeze orange chicken?
Yes! You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce (without broccoli) in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Add fresh broccoli when reheating for the best texture.
Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe and stay extra juicy after slow cooking. Just trim any excess fat before adding to the crock pot. Add 1 hour cook time for thighs. Do I need to cook the broccoli first?
Nope — just add it 15 minutes before the end of cooking, so it stays crisp-tender. If you add it too early, it can get mushy. If using fresh broccoli, add it 40 minutes before the end of cooking. Can I make this with frozen chicken?
For food safety reasons, it’s best to thaw chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Frozen chicken doesn’t heat up quickly enough in the crock pot and may stay at unsafe temperatures too long. Can I freeze orange chicken?
Yes! You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce (without broccoli) in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Add fresh broccoli when reheating for the best texture.