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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that the whole family will love. Tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange glaze, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker for a convenient and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

For the Orange Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade (about a 16 oz jar)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
  • Scallions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the Chicken: Cut the chicken into approximately 1-inch pieces.
  2. Coat Chicken: Pour cornstarch into a shallow dish, add the chicken, and toss to evenly coat.
  3. Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown the coated chicken on each side.
  4. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. Make the Orange Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
  6. Add Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, then serve over rice.

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