Easy Crock Pot Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Crock Pot Orange Chicken — a chinese recipe (main course) with 6 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.

Medium
Updated March 20, 2026

300

Total Time (min)

8

servings

239

Calories/serving

Medium

Difficulty

Easy Crock Pot Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Ingredients

Servings:
8
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup soy sauce (Low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Instructions

5 steps

  1. Prepare the Sauce

    In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder.

    Whisk until fully combined.
  2. Add Chicken to Crock Pot

    Place the bite-sized chicken thighs into the Crock Pot.

    Ensure the chicken is evenly distributed.
  3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken

    Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the Crock Pot.

    Make sure all pieces are coated.
  4. Set the Crock Pot

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

    Check for doneness; chicken should be tender.
  5. Serve

    Once cooked, serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

    Garnish with green onions for extra flavor.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Health: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree-Nut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free

Storage & Reheating

❄️

Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in an airtight container

🧊

Freezer

Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge

🔥

Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.

What to Serve With

Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:

🍽️Steamed jasmine rice
🍽️Stir-fried vegetables
🍽️Egg drop soup

About This Dish

Easy Crock Pot Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 300 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.

Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.

This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 6 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but chicken thighs are more tender and flavorful.

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Nutrition Facts

8 serving(s) per recipe

Serving size1 serving
Calories300kcal
Total Fat10gg
Sodium600mgmg
Total Carbohydrates30gg
Dietary Fiber1gg
Total Sugars15gg
Protein25gg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.

Recipe Details

CuisineChinese