• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Show Me the Yummy

Jump to RecipeFAQ
  • Recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Appetizers
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • About
  • Income
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken. Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and a delicious sauce! Perfect when served over brown rice or cauliflower rice! Easy. Healthy. Can be gluten free! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #kungpao #chicken #healthy
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Bowl of honey sriracha chicken side view
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe
slow cooker chicken enchiladas on plate
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
How about a steaming hot bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup on a chilly day? This soup is easy, healthy, and has less than 350 calories per serving! showmetheyummy.com #slowcooker #chickenlentilsoup
Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the snack dreams are made of! Only 5 minutes of prep for this ultra cheesy, perfectly spicy, super creamy chip dip! showmetheyummy.com #buffalochickendip #slowcookerbuffalochickendip
Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe is ridiculously easy to make, SO creamy, perfectly seasoned, and is just everything you want for a cozy fall dinner. showmetheyummy.com @tablespoon #tablespoon #ad
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
This Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry is healthy, tasty, & only takes one dish & five minutes to put together! 3 hours of cook time & you've got one yummy meal! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #slowcooker #thai #chickencurry
Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry
This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is loaded with creamy coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, chicken, and veggies: onion, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli! PACKED with flavor and healthy deliciousness! Less than 250 calories per cup! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #chickensoup
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup Recipe
chicken and gravy with potatoes, veggies, and biscuit
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Forget take out and have this Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli instead! I love recipes like this, because it actually tastes better than take-out, you can schedule it to be ready exactly when you want it, and *bonus* it's healthier! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #chicken #broccoli
Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli
People Also Viewed
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken. Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and a delicious sauce! Perfect when served over brown rice or cauliflower rice! Easy. Healthy. Can be gluten free! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #kungpao #chicken #healthy
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Bowl of honey sriracha chicken side view
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe
slow cooker chicken enchiladas on plate
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
How about a steaming hot bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup on a chilly day? This soup is easy, healthy, and has less than 350 calories per serving! showmetheyummy.com #slowcooker #chickenlentilsoup
Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the snack dreams are made of! Only 5 minutes of prep for this ultra cheesy, perfectly spicy, super creamy chip dip! showmetheyummy.com #buffalochickendip #slowcookerbuffalochickendip
Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe is ridiculously easy to make, SO creamy, perfectly seasoned, and is just everything you want for a cozy fall dinner. showmetheyummy.com @tablespoon #tablespoon #ad
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
This Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry is healthy, tasty, & only takes one dish & five minutes to put together! 3 hours of cook time & you've got one yummy meal! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #slowcooker #thai #chickencurry
Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry
This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is loaded with creamy coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, chicken, and veggies: onion, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli! PACKED with flavor and healthy deliciousness! Less than 250 calories per cup! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #chickensoup
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup Recipe
chicken and gravy with potatoes, veggies, and biscuit
Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Forget take out and have this Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli instead! I love recipes like this, because it actually tastes better than take-out, you can schedule it to be ready exactly when you want it, and *bonus* it's healthier! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #chicken #broccoli
Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken has only 5 ingredients: chicken breasts, salsa, Tabasco Chipotle, taco seasoning, and water! Quick. Easy. Healthy. Delicious! Less than 200 calories per serving. showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #salsa #chicken #healthy
Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe is the perfect, easy, healthy, and delicious week night dinner! My new favorite throw and go slow cooker recipe! showmetheyummy.com #teriyaki #chicken #crockpot
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Home Recipes Crockpot Crockpot Orange Chicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken

by Jennifer Debth October 12, 2017
291 Comments
4.91 from 139 votes
JUMP TO RECIPE
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

This Crockpot Orange Chicken is better than take out! It tastes better, is so much healthier, and is ridiculously easy to make. Orange chicken for the win!

Crockpot orange chicken over rice in a bowl

Quick Navigation
JUMP TO RECIPE
  • General
  • Ingredients
  • How to make
  • Get the recipe
  • Step-by-step video
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Nutrition information
  • How to Store

Crockpot asian inspired recipes like this crockpot orange chicken are the best! You can also check out: slow cooker lo mein, slow cooker teriyaki chicken, slow cooker kung pao chicken, slow cooker ramen noodles. 

Crockpot Orange Chicken for.the.win.

As with most of my recipes, this one started out with craving.

A craving, for orange chicken. Orange-y, spicy chicken with a steaming side of perfectly cooked white rice? Swoon.

Orange chicken and rice in a bowl above

As much as I wanted to just order take-out, with Thanksgiving coming up, I figured I should probably skip the take-out, and try to recreate something healthier at home.

Thank you, Crockpot Orange Chicken, for curbing my craving without the guilt.

Bowl of orange chicken with rice side view

Funnily enough, I typically don’t like orange chicken. Trevor, with his very refined palate, gets these cravings for orange chicken from Panda Express. 😉

But for whatever reason, I was the one craving orange chicken the other day, and I knew Trevor would totally be on board.

When I get a craving for something, I get kiiiind of o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d, so if I’m going to make it at home, it’s gotta be easy. Luckily, this chicken only needs 5 hours to cook (vs 8 hours in some crockpot chicken recipes) and it literally look me less than 5 minutes to whip up.

What does crockpot orange chicken have in it?

  • Chicken breasts
  • Chicken broth
  • FRESH orange juice and zest
  • Brown sugar
  • Honey
  • Seasoned rice vinegar
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Ginger
  • Pepper
  • Cornstarch
JUMP TO RECIPE

How do you make healthy homemade orange chicken?

  1. Grease your crockpot. <– as usual, I’m obsessed.
  2. Whip together the yummiest orange sauce: see above for ingredients (minus chicken and cornstarch)
  3. Throw sauce and chicken into crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  4. Stir in cornstarch and let it cook for another hour on HIGH.
  5. Serve with rice and stuff.your.face.
JUMP TO RECIPE

Closeup of orange chickenThis crockpot orange chicken is c.r.a.z.y. good, you guys. The sauce is perfectly orange-y and you can make it as spicy as you like!

Now. Here’s the deal. When I first had Trevor taste-test, his immediate reaction was YUM. Buuuuut, he wanted the sauce to be thicker.

Trevor was expecting that really thick, sticky, sauce that coats breaded chicken.

Well. This isn’t the recipe for that.

THIS crockpot orange chicken has those same amazing orange chicken flavors you love, but without all the guilt! Plus, it’s super saucy and when you serve it over rice, the rice soaks up all those crazy flavors. And basically, it’s just amazing.

Later that night, I served this crockpot orange chicken up with some steamed rice and Trevor did a complete 180.

All I heard for the rest of the night was “Seriously, babe. This is goooood.”

Craving curbed. Happy husband.

#success

Bowl of rice and orange chicken with a forkNow let’s just see if we can keep him away from Panda Express. 😉

– Jennifer

What are some of your favorite take-out/delivery foods? I’d love to recreate them! Show me the yummy!

Some of my other take-out/delivery creations:

Easy Mongolian Beef

Thai Peanut Noodles

One Pot Asian Noodle Soup

Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry

This Crockpot Orange Chicken is better than take out! It tastes better, is so much healthier, and is ridiculously easy to make. Orange chicken for the win! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #orangechicken

Crockpot Orange Chicken

4.91 from 139 votes
This Crockpot Orange Chicken is better than take out! It tastes better, is so much healthier, and is ridiculously easy to make. Orange chicken for the win!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Yield: 4 people
Print Pin Rate Recipe

Equipment for this recipe

Crockpot Buy Now →
See all equipment See all equipment
(equipment shown are affiliate links)
Scale

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 2 pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste (we used 3 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Optional Toppings

  • Green onion thinly sliced
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Grease your crockpot with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together sauce ingredients: broth, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and black pepper.
  • Pour half the sauce into crockpot.
  • Place chicken into crockpot.
  • Pour the rest of the sauce over the chicken.
  • Place the lid on and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from crockpot and set aside.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce until well combined.
  • Place chicken back into crockpot and cover.
  • Cook for an additional 1 hour on HIGH (if you cooked on low before) or 30 mins on HIGH (if you cooked on HIGH before).
  • Remove chicken, cut into chunks, then stir back into sauce.
  • Serve with your choice of rice and additional toppings and enjoy!
  • Take 5 seconds to rate this recipe below. We greatly appreciate it!
Rate This Recipe
STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:2 Months
Reheat:Microwave or stovetop until warm.
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*Gluten free? Be sure to use a GF soy sauce or a GF alternative!

People Also Viewed

Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken. Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and a delicious sauce! Perfect when served over brown rice or cauliflower rice! Easy. Healthy. Can be gluten free! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #kungpao #chicken #healthy
Crockpot
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Bowl of honey sriracha chicken side view
Crockpot
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe
slow cooker chicken enchiladas on plate
Crockpot
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
How about a steaming hot bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup on a chilly day? This soup is easy, healthy, and has less than 350 calories per serving! showmetheyummy.com #slowcooker #chickenlentilsoup
Soups & Stews
Slow Cooker Chicken Lentil Soup
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the snack dreams are made of! Only 5 minutes of prep for this ultra cheesy, perfectly spicy, super creamy chip dip! showmetheyummy.com #buffalochickendip #slowcookerbuffalochickendip
Crockpot
Slow Cooker Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe is ridiculously easy to make, SO creamy, perfectly seasoned, and is just everything you want for a cozy fall dinner. showmetheyummy.com @tablespoon #tablespoon #ad
Crockpot
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Orange Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 2112mg92%
Potassium 1048mg30%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 24.8mg30%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: chicken breast, crockpot, slow cooker
Enjoy this recipe?
Tag @showmetheyummy on Instagram and hashtag it #showmetheyummy
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese

This Crockpot Orange Chicken was originally published November 20, 2015 and has been updated to include a video and more detailed content. 

Filed Under: Chicken, Crockpot, Gluten Free, Healthy, Main Dishes, Popular, Recipes

Reader Interactions

Subscribe

Sign up to get recipes delivered to your inbox and our Free All-Stars e-cookbook

    Leave a Comment/Rating Cancel reply

    Include to be notified of replies

    Rate this Recipe




    Filter Comments
    All Comments 0 Questions 0 Reviews
  1. Anonymous

    Rochester, Minnesota

    January 27, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  2. Sarahs

    The Bronx, New York

    January 20, 2023 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars yummy
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 27, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks!
  3. Anonymous

    The Bronx, New York

    January 20, 2023 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  4. Kylie

    Littleton, Colorado

    December 11, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars So easy and so tasty!! Was perfect the next day for leftover lunch. Will be adding to our recipe book!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 12, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Yay! Thanks!
  5. Linda

    United States

    December 8, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars Easy and delicious.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 12, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Linda!
  6. Cree

    United States

    December 1, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars Used only 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar. I have PTSD from using too much in the past. The flavor was perfect!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 2, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
  7. anita

    Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

    November 2, 2022 at 9:12 am

    5 stars very easy and tasty
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 2, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Anita!
  8. Anonymous

    La Crosse, Wisconsin

    November 1, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  9. Peggy

    St Louis, Missouri

    October 7, 2022 at 5:53 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  10. Dawn

    Wantirna South, Victoria

    August 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  11. Jacqueline

    Houston, Texas

    August 28, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  12. A

    Tampa, Florida

    July 31, 2022 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars I cut the chicken up into bite size pieces, mixed everything in a bowl before adding to the crockpot. At the recommended time, I mixed the cornstarch with water and just stirred it in a little at a time. Lazy, but still delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 1, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks so much!
  13. Emily

    United States

    July 3, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    Does it matter if the chicken is frozen? I forgot to pull it out to thaw
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 7, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      Technically you’re not supposed to cook frozen chicken in the slow cooker!
  14. Anonymous

    Orlando, Florida

    June 30, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  15. Anonymous

    Tampa, Florida

    June 25, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  16. Anonymous

    Laguna Beach, California

    April 25, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  17. Stacy

    Davenport, Iowa

    April 17, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars Followed this recipe as my 1st time ever making orange chicken. Aside from my 7 year old finicky eater, my grown boy are my biggest critics. This went over well. Thank you for sharing the recipe
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 19, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you so much Stacy!
  18. Stephanie

    United States

    April 5, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars Fabulous dish that the whole family looks forward to.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 7, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Thanks Stephanie!
  19. Amber

    Albany, New York

    December 2, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars This recipe is simply and truly the best!! We were running a little low on soy sauce so we went a little lighter than the recipe called for but the result was still absolutely delicious!! Thank you!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 7, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Yay! Thanks Amber!
  20. Michele

    Franklin, Massachusetts

    November 22, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  21. Anonymous

    United States

    November 19, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  22. Anonymous

    Freeland, Pennsylvania

    November 15, 2021 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    Seattle, Washington

    November 14, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  24. Anonymous

    Overland Park, Kansas

    October 25, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  25. Ecstatic

    United States

    October 8, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  26. Anonymous

    Cardiff, Wales

    September 29, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  27. Anonymous

    United States

    September 27, 2021 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  28. Anonymous

    Alamosa, Colorado

    September 23, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  29. Timothy

    Australia

    July 21, 2021 at 4:24 am

    5 stars This was sooooo good! We had homegrown oranges and the house has smelt amazing for hours! Thank you! ☺️
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 21, 2021 at 7:32 am

      Thank you, Timothy! I bet it was soooo delicious with the fresh oranges 🙂
  30. Geipa

    Middletown, Connecticut

    June 30, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars Awesome recipe. Easy to put together and great taste. Paired it with cauliflower rice. Followed recipe and will make again.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 1, 2021 at 6:28 am

      Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
  31. Adam

    Pensacola, Florida

    April 10, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars I couldn’t decide between this or your honey Sriracha recipe, so I sort of combined the two and added 1/3 cup of Sriracha to this one, which gave it good flavor with a subtle kick. Towards the end I made a white roux to stir in (1/4 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of flour) since i didn’t have cornstarch. When the chicken was cooked, I poured the liquid into a pot and reduced it til it got sticky, then threw the chicken back in. It was delicious and easy! I’ll be saving this recipe. Oh, and I used boneless chicken thighs
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 12, 2021 at 12:22 am

      Love that you combined the two recipes! Thank you so much, Adam!! 🙂
  32. Caroline

    Whitley City, Kentucky

    April 8, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars This was a success for me and my husband! We used 2 tsp of chili flakes and while it wasn’t too spicy, it certainly made the room feel warm! Definitely not going to be a summer recipe, but a super delicious keeper all the same.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 8, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you, Caroline!! Glad you and your hubbie loved it 🙂
  33. Anonymous

    United States

    March 22, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  34. Beth

    Danbury, Connecticut

    March 21, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  35. Debbie

    Godfrey, Ontario

    March 5, 2021 at 7:27 am

    5 stars Excellent and easy to make
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 5, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Thank you, Debbie!
  36. Glory

    Plymouth, Indiana

    February 18, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars So good! My family Loved it and I have printed it out to be it in our cookbook binder. Defiantly making again! Some tips; I only used a pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs. go ahead and cut the measurements in half because doing regular amounts made way to much sauce. I cooked the chicken on high for a hour and 1/2. I made a slurry with the cornstarch and added it after half a hour because 1 hour after starting just didn’t get it for the sauce. Like any recipe you probably will tweak it to your family’s liking. It is fantastic over white rice! I meant to start out with a teaspoon of red pepper flakes and but was running late, in a hurry, and accidently misread and did a tablespoon! our family like a moderate amount of heat, but that was little to much for us to enjoy the flavor so we are going to try half of that next. This takes a while to prep, longer then you would think, ahem, so defiantly start it earlier. You can always wait and start it in a little bit or put it on warm. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 18, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks for the tips! Glad you enjoyed!
  37. Anonymous

    Weehawken, New Jersey

    February 13, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Can you use boneless skinless chicken thighs?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 15, 2021 at 8:09 am

      Yep, that will work just fine!
    • Glory

      Plymouth, Indiana

      February 18, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars I only used a pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs. go ahead and cut the measurements in half because doing regular amounts made way to much sauce. I cooked the chicken on high for a hour and 1/2. I made a slurry with the cornstarch and added it after half a hour because 1 hour after starting just didn’t get it for the sauce. Hope this helps! That is the only chicken we generally use in my house.
  38. Heidi

    United States

    February 2, 2021 at 11:52 am

    5 stars This is really good. Instead of the orange juice, I used some orange marmalade that I had in the frig. I also juiced one of those little “Cutie” oranges and put that in (I peeled it first). Just add a little more cornstarch (1/2 C. instead of 1/4 C.), and it is the right consistency. Make sure you dilute it with cold water first, so you do not get lumps in your sauce. Just enough cold water to dilute the cornstarch . . . not too much.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 2, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks for the suggestions, Heidi! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
  39. Diane

    Boyertown, Pennsylvania

    January 24, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    3 stars Not totally a bad recipe but sauce is way too sweet for us.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 25, 2021 at 6:35 am

      If you make it again, just taste the sauce before stirring in the raw chicken, then you can adjust or re-make toy your liking.
  40. Eric

    Centreville, Virginia

    January 21, 2021 at 2:55 am

    5 stars Easy enough, and quick aside from zesting. It tastes good, but I’d encourage other seasonings to taste. Was good by itself and with Shriracha.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 21, 2021 at 8:25 am

      Thanks, Eric!
  41. Maurice

    Mississauga, Ontario

    January 17, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars Easy to follow and turn out delicious
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 19, 2021 at 8:36 am

      Thank you, Maurice!
  42. Anonymous

    Dunnellon, Florida

    January 8, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  43. Amber

    Lenoir, North Carolina

    January 6, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars Made this for dinner and it’s delicious! I was short on time so I cheated and used Sunny D instead of fresh oj. I only used about half the pepper flakes as I have a sensitive stomach, and steamed a bag of california blend veggies to go with it! It turned out fantastic and I will be making it again! For those of you with extra runny sauce, make sure you’re making a slurry for the corn starch before you add it into your sauce, just mix it with a teaspoon or 2 of water then wisk it in, it won’t clump this way and gets evenly dispersed.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 7, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Thanks, Amber! Glad you made it work for you and loved it! 🙂
    • Amber

      Lenoir, North Carolina

      January 8, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars Was just as tasty the second night! I may have made a bit much though. Anyone tried freezing their leftovers.. if they had any?
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 9, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Amber! Glad you loved it! You can definitely freeze your leftovers. They’ll last for about 2 months stored in an airtight container 🙂
  44. CookieGirl

    United States

    January 5, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    4 stars Rule number one: never add cornstarch to hot liquid or it will form clumps!!! Mix cornstarch to cooled stock before adding to hot liquid. Followed the recipe exactly and an easy recipe otherwise. A little too sweet for me and I agree with extra hot pepper flakes, but that is my taste.
    Reply
  45. Anonymous

    Sanford, Florida

    January 2, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
    • Anonymous

      Plymouth, Michigan

      August 5, 2021 at 7:21 am

      5 stars I by
  46. Dawn

    Pardeeville, Wisconsin

    December 30, 2020 at 11:34 am

    5 stars This is going into the rotation!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 31, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Yay! Thanks Dawn!
  47. Kristin

    Kissimmee, Florida

    November 29, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars I just made this recipe. The flavors were absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken shredded when I went to cut it up. It was more like pulled chicken. I cooked on low the setting. Also the sauce wasn’t that thick. Any suggestions on how to make sure the chicken doesn’t shred and the sauce thickens?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 30, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Kristin! Glad you liked the recipe! If you want larger chunks of chicken, try cooking it on low for 3 hours instead of 4 so it’s a little bit more firm. For the sauce, try cutting the amount of chicken broth in half and/or cooking it for the last 30 minutes to an hour uncovered so more of the liquid can evaporate. Hope that helps!!
    • Amy

      Jeffersonville, Indiana

      December 11, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars You can pre-cut the chicken into cubes and then scoop out with slotted spoon before adding cornstarch
  48. Joann

    Kanab, Utah

    November 21, 2020 at 1:03 am

    5 stars I made this tonight and it was amazing! I love orange chicken. My daughter not so much. My grandson doesn’t like much of anything. She had two helpings. He loved it! I was over the moon about it! Thank you for an amazing recipe! Best ever!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 23, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Oh, so great to hear! Glad all three of you loved it! Thanks, Joann 🙂
  49. Leslie

    Brandon, Florida

    November 8, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars This was one of THE best homemade orange sauces I’ve ever had!! Totally addictive….will be adding to my list of favorite Asian recipes! Thanks!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 9, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Aw thank you so much, Leslie! 🙂
  50. Anonymous

    Phoenix, Arizona

    October 22, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  51. Sean

    San Antonio, Texas

    October 18, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars Amazing!!! I substituted the sugar and half the honey with Smucker’s Sweet Orange Marmalade, and wow it was incredible. The marmalade has thin tiny slices of the orange rind and make it even more orangey tasting
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 19, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Oooh sounds yummy. Great idea. Thanks, Sean 🙂
  52. Anonymous

    Kernersville, North Carolina

    October 14, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  53. Julie

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    October 12, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars So yummy and So Easy
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 14, 2020 at 10:26 am

      Thank you, Julie!
  54. Cindy

    Sun City, Arizona

    October 4, 2020 at 11:13 am

    5 stars I am going to try the orange chicken for my dad this week it sounds yummy and with Az heat I’m all about the crockpot recipes thanx
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 5, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Hope you and your dad love it, Cindy! 🙂
  55. Bret

    Tacoma, Washington

    September 24, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars It’s five 🌟 no doubt anyone would enjoy this meal
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 25, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Bret! 🙂
  56. D.R.

    United States

    September 16, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars We really enjoyed it. My husband especially enjoyed it. I did use a little less red pepper, mostly for my taste. I would make it again.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 17, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Great to hear! Glad you and your husband enjoyed 🙂
  57. LB

    United States

    September 3, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars This was delicious, added whole baby carrots on top after about an hour, not as much red pepper flakes, and the zest from just one orange (all I had). My 4-year old granddaughter ate with no complaints.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 4, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Sounds delicious! So glad you and your granddaughter loved it! 🙂
  58. clarke

    Kensington, Maryland

    September 3, 2020 at 7:42 am

    what is the serving size for the nutrition information?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 3, 2020 at 7:53 am

      1/4th of the recipe 🙂
  59. Anonymous

    United States

    August 30, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  60. Anonymous

    Radnor, Ohio

    August 20, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  61. Sharon

    Radnor, Ohio

    August 20, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars Yummy- I made last week & making more tonight very easy
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 24, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Hi Sharon! Awesome! So glad you enjoy!
  62. Sharon

    Radnor, Ohio

    August 11, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars Delicious! Easy !
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 12, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Sharon!
  63. Pamela

    Los Angeles, California

    August 8, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars Great recipe. Easy and fun!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 9, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks Pamela!
  64. Anonymous

    Sanford, Florida

    August 6, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  65. JoDee

    Dallas, Texas

    August 3, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars I just made this and it’s soooooo good!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 4, 2020 at 8:58 am

      Thank you, JoDee!
  66. H

    Toronto, Ontario

    July 28, 2020 at 12:49 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  67. Anonymous

    Wichita Falls, Texas

    June 27, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  68. Dan

    Belton, Missouri

    June 8, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  69. Anonymous

    Orlando, Florida

    June 8, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  70. T

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    June 4, 2020 at 7:10 am

    Question, I work long hours and dont usually get home till 9 30 at night. Is there anything I can do to make this last in a crock pot for 9 hours? My fiance would follow any instructions I leave him for it as he gets off much earlier than I. Looking for something I can make when I work these hours and not have so much fast food.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 4, 2020 at 7:37 am

      Hi! Does your slow cooker have a “warm” button? You can cook this on low for 8 hours and then it should automatically switch to the warm setting! The chicken will be more shredded, because it’s cooked longer, but I think it will still be delicious 🙂
  71. Anonymous

    Cambridge, England

    May 22, 2020 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  72. Anonymous

    United States

    May 15, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    4 stars
    Reply
  73. Donna

    Delmar, New York

    May 12, 2020 at 10:57 am

    5 stars I made this last night. Had 3 pounds of chicken, so adjusted the recipe. Got to the part where I meant to squeeze the oranges for freshly squeezed OJ–and I could NOT find my vintage Wear Ever citrus fruit juicer. After trying to squeeze by hand, I ultimately got out my vintage Wear Ever ricer and pressed the OJ directly into the rest of the sauce ingredients. No measurement–just put the juice of 3 oranges in with the other ingredients. We thought the end product was a little too hot for our tastes, so will reduce the amount of red chili flakes next time.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 13, 2020 at 7:33 am

      Thanks so much Donna!
  74. Anonymous

    South Shields, England

    May 7, 2020 at 11:17 am

    4 stars
    Reply
  75. Anonymous

    Skokie, Illinois

    May 4, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
    • Anonymous

      Skokie, Illinois

      May 4, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars This was so delicious.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 4, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks!!
  76. Cary

    Culdesac, Idaho

    May 3, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars I forgot broth, but we rate this recipe 5 stars and 3 exclamation points! Yum!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 4, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Aw yay! Thanks Cary!
  77. Anonymous

    Kernersville, North Carolina

    April 28, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  78. Anonymous

    Santa Pola, Valencia

    April 27, 2020 at 8:36 am

    5 stars Beautiful and very tasty
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 27, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you!
  79. Anonymous

    Milford, Michigan

    April 26, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  80. Helene

    North Hollywood, California

    April 24, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars Made it tonight for my dinner! Soooo delicious! And so much healthier than the fried version!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 25, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Yay! Thanks Helene!
  81. Anonymous

    Buford, Georgia

    April 24, 2020 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    Reply
  82. Susan

    Apple Valley, California

    April 21, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars This is delicious. My family loved it!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 22, 2020 at 8:14 am

      Thanks Susan!
  83. Anonymous

    Denver, Colorado

    April 18, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  84. Anonymous

    United States

    April 15, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars Delicious! Family loved it!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 16, 2020 at 7:41 am

      So happy the family loved it! 🙂
  85. Anonymous

    Columbus, Ohio

    April 14, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    4 stars This was very good. My family really liked it. Will make it again.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 15, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thanks so much! 🙂
  86. Anonymous

    United States

    April 14, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  87. Anonymous

    Healdsburg, California

    April 12, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Reply
  88. Garry

    Los Alamitos, California

    March 30, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars Excellent!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 31, 2020 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Garry!
  89. Cristina

    Bellmore, New York

    March 30, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars This came out great. It tastes like a healthy version of Chinese takeout. It smelled amazing in my house! I didn’t have ginger or rice vinegar. It came out fine without the ginger and I substituted balsamic vinegar plus a little sugar to balance instead. I changed some ratios because I only had 1lb of chicken too, but the premise was the same, little less soy for less salt. This is immediately going into my recipe book, thanks!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 31, 2020 at 7:33 am

      Thanks so much Cristina! 🙂
  90. Anna

    Edmonton, Alberta

    March 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars Oh.My.Yummy! This is amazingly easy and so delicious. I served over coconut rice and it was devoured by everyone. Bowls licked clean. I’m glad I found your website. I’ll be back!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 12, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Love the idea of serving this with coconut rice! Thanks Anna!
  91. Liz

    Charleston, South Carolina

    March 5, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    I haven’t eaten it yet but the sauce looks like gravy. Is that right?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 6, 2020 at 7:06 am

      Hi Liz! Not sure what you mean? Happy to help!
    • Liz

      Charleston, South Carolina

      April 9, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      Just tried this again tonight and it looks MUCH better! Ha
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 10, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Thanks Liz!
  92. Julie

    Englewood, Colorado

    February 26, 2020 at 11:34 am

    In my crockpot now 🙂 I cannot wait to try it tonight!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 26, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Enjoy!!
    • Julie

      Englewood, Colorado

      February 26, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars Giving this 5 stars. It was DELICIOUS. Definitely will be keeping this in our dinner mix each month.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 27, 2020 at 8:05 am

      Aww thanks so much! 🙂
  93. Galen

    St Louis, Missouri

    February 12, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars Delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 13, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks Galen!
  94. Ashlee

    United States

    February 6, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    I’m low on cornstarch. Could use part cornstarch and part flour to thicken up the sauce? Thanks in advance!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 6, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Ashlee! I’d probably just use all flour. Use double the amount listed 🙂 That should work!
    • Ashlee

      United States

      February 6, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars Thank you so much!! I’m excited about this recipe, because orange chicken is my husband’s favorite! Thanks!
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 6, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      You’re so welcome! You’ll have to let me know if the flour thickens it up ok 🙂 Hope your husband loves it!
  95. Liz

    United States

    January 31, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars I’m in the middle of cooking this now. Love all the ingredients so I’m excited to see how it turns out. I do have a question about the nutritional info. Are the totals inclusive of both the chicken and all the sauce?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 1, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Both chicken and all the sauce!
  96. Molly

    Rowlett, Texas

    January 27, 2020 at 6:54 am

    5 stars Absolutely delicious and very easy. 1 tsp of crushed red pepper was plenty. Next time I may add some veggies like onion, peppers, brocolli or water chestnuts. Has anyone done this and if so at what point in the cooking process? Thinking I could just toss them in a saute pan and add at the end.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 27, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Thanks Molly! I haven’t added veggies to this, but I have on another one of my crockpot asian chicken recipes and it works great! I buy frozen stir fry veggies, cook them according to package directions, season with salt and stir in! Works great 🙂
  97. J

    Toms River, New Jersey

    January 5, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    5 stars Jennifer, So I was looking to make Orange Chicken TONIGHT and searched for recipes (hoping I had everything). I stumbled on your site and though, hmm I can make this work. I only had Halo oranges and had no honey sooo I zested the Halo’s (3 tbsp instead of 2, anticipating a less zesty outcome), but added a tbsp of fresh lemon juice. In place of Honey, but I substituted Molasses and added an extra tbsp of dark brown sugar. I was short on time and cooked on high for 2 hours covered and 1 uncovered. I took the liberty of adding peas at the end (wanted a veggie that didn’t conflict with the taste). Let me tell you… delish!!! I usually like to make recipes verbatim the first time. I was in a pickle and so, luckily it was fantastic. Thank you!!! 🤗
    Reply
    • JBrech

      Toms River, New Jersey

      January 5, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Forgot to mention, I used coconut aminos instead of Soy Sauce.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 6, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Thank you so much!! So happy you loved this 🙂
  98. Max

    Netherlands

    October 30, 2019 at 11:50 am

    5 stars Love this dish, my favourite slow cooker dish so far.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 4, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Wow! Thanks Max!
  99. Ben

    Ventura, California

    October 15, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Can you cut the chicken into chunks before cooking?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 16, 2019 at 9:00 am

      It might end up being more shredded, but should be fine!
    • Ai

      Walnut Creek, California

      April 10, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars Zesty, but not bitter. Sweet, but not overwhelming. It is definitely the most balanced and authentic orange chicken I’ve made, thus far; however, I plan to keep this as my go to recipe from now on. I definitely recommend it, just be sure to follow the instructions. Fresh squeezed definitely makes a difference in comparison to cold, store bought. Plus, it’s perfect since you can get fresh zest for it too. Tip: 2 navel oranges was perfect for the 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed and the zest.
  100. Julie

    Tampa, Florida

    March 12, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars Made this tonight. I used boneless skinless thighs, and used sambal instead of red pepper flakes. I also seasoned the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. It was great, definitely a keeper. I served it with stir fried veg (zucchini, peppers, onions, mushrooms and asparagus. Great meal, thanks for the inspiration
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      That’s great! Thank you so much! 🙂
  101. Faith

    San Angelo, Texas

    January 26, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars Fantastic recipe! I paired it with Jasmine rice. I had a couple of people over for dinner and they were impressed. This one is going in my recipe box to make on a regular basis.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 28, 2019 at 6:06 am

      Thanks so much Faith! 🙂
  102. Lorri

    Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

    January 21, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Just realized I forgot to add the seasoned rice vinegar. It still tastes wonderful. Can I add it now that it’s finished cooking?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 21, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Lorri! Absolutely! I’d add maybe half the amount and add more as needed 🙂
    • Lorri

      Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

      January 21, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Thank you for responding! I’m reheating and serving this tonight and will add some of the vinegar.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 21, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      You’re so welcome!! Enjoy! 🙂
  103. Denise

    September 22, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    Can chicken breasts be replaced with skinless, boneless chicken thighs? Looking forward to trying this recipe. Sounds delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 24, 2018 at 6:12 am

      Absolutely! Enjoy! 🙂
  104. Angela

    May 10, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars Hi! This is a great recipe, however I did make some alterations just to use up some of the ingredients. I cut up the orange that I grated into pieces and added it into the pot, just to really bring out the orange-y flavours. I also put garlic powder, sesame oil, and a bit of extra garlic. Was also thinking of putting apricot/orange perseveres but ended up forgetting lol. This recipe goes really nicely with white basmati rice.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 11, 2018 at 5:46 am

      Glad you loved this! 🙂
  105. Alex

    February 10, 2018 at 12:33 am

    The sauce didn’t turn out as I was expecting despite following the recipe. It was much lighter in color and in viscosity than the color of yours at the end. Do you have any idea why this was?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 10, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Was yours too thick or too thin? If it was too thick, then not enough liquid or too much cornstarch… the opposite if it was too thin. Maybe not enough soy sauce if the color was lighter?
  106. Jill

    January 5, 2018 at 7:26 am

    Hi I am planning my 80th birthday party and guess what I think I might have 28 people who might like orange chicken ! I have the opportunity to have 3 slow cookers on the go. If you have any ideas to help me have a fairly stress free day .I would be grateful
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 5, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Hi Jill! You could definitely prep the sauce ingredients the day before if you like 🙂 Then all you have to do the day of is throw the sauce into the crockpot with the chicken and be good to go! I hope that helps!! Happy 80th Birthday!!!!!!!! <3
  107. Jami

    November 7, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars I use my crockpot almost daily! I work mostly swing shift and my teenagers don’t want to wait till 10:00 every night to eat! My husband works 2 jobs and does a lot of community plays – so let’s just say I’m serious when I say we use it almost daily!!!! One of my daughters loves fast food orange chicken! We have tried the crockpot version that was all over Pinterest with Orange Marmalade and we did not like it at all!!! Yours looks sooo yummy and I love that it has Orange Juice in it. I put it in the crockpot this morning and the teens can finish it up when thy are ready to eat ! Thanks ! And I WILL be checking out all your other crockpot meals !!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 7, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      Yay!!! I hope you all love this Jami! 🙂 You’ve come to the right place, because I LOVE my crockpot!!
  108. Nancy

    October 22, 2017 at 10:26 am

    These recipes look wonderful! Do you have a recipe for Asian lettuce wraps, like the ones at PF Chang’s?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 22, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Nancy! Here are my Asian Lettuce Wraps: https://showmetheyummy.com/healthy-asian-lettuce-wraps-recipe/ Not exactly like PF Chang’s, but similar!
  109. Kendra

    October 17, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    I have all the ingredients but rice vinegar. Is there a substitute option that would work or can I leave it out?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 18, 2017 at 4:57 am

      Do you have another kind of vinegar (like white vinegar, apple cider vinegar)? Or lime juice? Just something acidic 🙂
  110. Pascal

    October 14, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Calories per serving??
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 15, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Hi! Due to time restrictions, I don’t currently post nutritional information (YET! Working on it 🙂 ), but here’s a great recipe calculator: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
  111. Lindsay

    October 13, 2017 at 8:55 am

    anything in a crock pot is my friend. LOL! winner of a chicken dinner.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 13, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Lol me too! 🙂
  112. Christine

    October 13, 2017 at 3:21 am

    5 stars I need to tell you that I really, really love your recipies!!! And people around me start to love me because I ‘use’ these recipies to pamper them. Thank you both for the beautiful and tasty work! All the best from Germany, Chris
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 13, 2017 at 4:41 am

      Aww thank you so much! 🙂
  113. Jennifer

    October 12, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars Hi Jennifer, First of all I need to say I’ve used so many of your recipes with fantastic results! Thank you and keep ’em coming! I used to be a huge fan of the Crock-Pot until I discovered the instant pot… Any chance you’ll be making recipes with both the crock pot cooking times AND the instant pot instructions? I’m going to try to make this in my instant pot tonight because I. Just. Have. To. Yum!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 13, 2017 at 4:45 am

      Aww yay!!! Thank you so much Jennifer! I’m slowly put surely making recipes using my Instant Pot (currently working on a chicken noodle soup!!). I’m going to keep my crockpot recipes as is and re-post Instant Pot versions of the most popular ones (or any that people request 🙂 so lmk!). Stay tuned!!! 🙂 In the meantime, be sure to check out our instant pot category: https://showmetheyummy.com/recipe-search/?_sft_preparation=instant-pot Here’s our crockpot category as well if you’re interested: https://showmetheyummy.com/recipe-search/?_sft_preparation=crockpot I’m obsessed with my crockpot and Instant Pot too! 🙂
  114. Pamela

    September 24, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    If I cut the chicken in chunks before cooked would it shred when done?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 24, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      It should! You’ll probably want to reduce the cook time, so the chicken doesn’t overcook and get tough! 🙂
  115. Reggie

    June 28, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Would it work to use cooked chicken and then just mix in the sauce and the rice? Or to cook the rice in with the chicken at the same time? I have pre-cooked chicken and I would like to keep it in one dish. Thanks
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 29, 2017 at 7:16 am

      You could definitely give that a try… I’ve never tried it, so I can’t guarantee the results!
    • Reggie

      June 30, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars I made it with cooked chicken and it turned out great! I made the rice and the sauce separately and then just mixed it all together and let it thicken in the crock pot for about 15 minutes. It was so good and easy! Definitely going to make it again!
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 1, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Awesome!!! Thanks so much!
  116. Marilee

    June 14, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Could quinoa be used in place of the rice. I have quinoa but have never cooked it before. . Sounds really good. I like the addition of colored peppers and onion as one person suggested.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 17, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Absolutely! 🙂 Just follow the directions on the package of the quinoa!
  117. LizK

    April 9, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars This was delicious! The only change I made due to time was cooking for two hours on high before I added the cornstarch and the chicken was still tender and juicy! Oh, I used a tsp of red pepper instead of flakes because I didn’t have time to run back to the store. So two small changes, oops. This is definitely going in the crock pot rotation – thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 10, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Yay!! Thanks so much! 🙂
  118. Benedict

    January 26, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    For those wondering, a rough calorie count is 2,245 calories for the entire dish. A serving size is roughly 1.5 cups (which will divvy the meal up for 4 people.) Don’t forget to add the calories for what you are serving over, such as brown rice (216 calories for 1 cup.) Below are my numbers. Orange chicken = (chicken), (chicken broth), (OJ, fresh squeezed), (brown sugar), (honey), (apple cider vinegar [substituted for rice viengar]), (soy sauce), (corn starch) *2245 Calories* = (748*2) + (12*1) + (112*0.5) + (836 * 0.25) + (1030 * 0.25) + (51 * 0.5) + (135 * 0.5) + (488 * 0.25)
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 26, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      That’s awesome! Thanks so much!!
  119. Kathy

    January 18, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Do you think the sauce thickening step at the end could be eliminated by starting out with flour coated chicken chunks at the beginning? Trying to make this super easy for my husband.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 19, 2017 at 10:05 am

      I bet that would work, but I haven’t tried it, so I can’t guarantee the results. 🙂 I would also recommend making the recipe as is for best results.
  120. Laurie

    January 17, 2017 at 9:00 am

    5 stars This recipe is good, however I sautéed some coloured peppers, onions and mushrooms to add to the finished product just to give it some extra oomph. Would make again with my additions.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 17, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Awesome! Thanks so much!
  121. Elaine

    January 6, 2017 at 10:40 am

    What size of crock pot do you use?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 9, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Elaine! It’s a 6 quart. I use this one: http://amzn.to/2jby8rG
  122. Bridgett

    December 31, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    What exactly is orange zest ?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 31, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Bridgett! Orange zest is the orange outer skin that you use a microplane (like this one) to zest. I hope that helps! 🙂
  123. Chris

    December 16, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    If I wanted to double or triple the recipe, can I throw it all in one big crock and just increase the cook time? Or should I use multiple pots?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      December 18, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Chris! If you double the recipe, you could still fit it in 1 (6 quart) crockpot, but would use multiple crockpots if tripling. Let me know how it works out! 🙂
  124. Amanda

    Murrieta, California

    October 14, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    The sauce didn’t turn out very thick. Is that normal? If not, how can I remedy it? Thanks
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 17, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Amanda! That’s totally normal, it wasn’t meant to be a very thick sauce 🙂 Next time, in the last 30 minutes of cooking on high, you could remove the top of the crockpot and it should thicken more. I hope that helps! 🙂
  125. Cedar

    Council Bluffs, Iowa

    October 12, 2016 at 11:08 am

    This is my first time trying this recipe..it looks super delicious. Does the chicken need to be thawed out or can I put the chicken in frozen (I assume it would just take longer to cook)?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 12, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Hi there! Thank you so much! It needs to be thawed out 🙂 Technically you’re not supposed to cook frozen meats in the slow cooker for food safety reasons. Although, I’ve totally done it and have been fine, but that’s up to you whether you want to take the “risk” or not. 🙂
  126. Jessi

    Gainesville, Florida

    October 4, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars Absolutely delicious! I might take down the red pepper flakes to even less than a teaspoon just because I’m a wuss, but the chicken and sauce were wonderful!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Ha! Thanks so much Jessi!! So happy you loved this 🙂
  127. Darcy

    Scranton, Pennsylvania

    September 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

    5 stars My husband was craving orange chicken and after seeing all of the sodium and preservatives in the frozen brands I decided I would make a homemade version. This was the first recipe that popped up so I figured I would give it a try. Based on some of the other reviews I cut down on the soy sauce by 1/8 of a cup and used 1 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper flake and it was amazing! I’m not a huge fan of orange chicken but this was sooo tasty! I served this with sautéed veggies and rice and it was absolutely delicious!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 26, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear that Darcy! Thank you 🙂
  128. Jennifer

    San Mateo, California

    September 5, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Can I also do this in the 8 hour version? I leave in the morning at 7 am and get home at 7 pm and would love for dinner to be ready!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Hi Jennifer! That should be just fine… the chicken will be more of a shredded texture than the original recipe, but if you’re ok with that, then you should be good to go! 🙂
  129. Adrianna

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    August 19, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Does this freeze well to serve at a later time?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 20, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Hi Adrianna! I can’t speak from experience, but I imagine this would freeze just fine. You’ll have to let me know! 🙂
  130. Adrianna

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    August 19, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Will this freeze well?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 20, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Hi Adrianna! I can’t speak from experience, but I imagine this would freeze just fine. You’ll have to let me know! 🙂
    • Adrianna

      Socorro, New Mexico

      September 24, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars Hi Jennifer, It froze perfectly! Sauce was delicious!!! Thank you for the terrific recipe 🙂
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 26, 2016 at 11:59 am

      That’s awesome! Thanks Adrianna! 🙂
  131. Jen

    Greenfield, Massachusetts

    August 6, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars I made this for supper tonite. It was really good. I served it with brown rice. Was a lite saltier than we are used to so next time I may cut back on the soy sauce. I love how the cornstarch thickens it up- so sticky and yummy!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 7, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Yay!! So happy you enjoyed this Jen!!! Thanks for making it 🙂
  132. Kayla

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    August 3, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    DO you know the nutritional information? I am making this tomorrow. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 4, 2016 at 7:35 am

      Hi Kayla! For 4 large servings, it’ll be around 600 calories with 70 grams of protein! 🙂
    • Nick

      Kalamazoo, Michigan

      October 13, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      What’s the serving size?
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 17, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Nick! I’m not sure, as I never measured it, but it should feed 4 people 🙂
  133. plasterer

    Bristol, England

    August 1, 2016 at 3:49 am

    i bet this tastes lovely. Thanks for sharing this, gonna give this a go later. Simon
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      August 1, 2016 at 9:17 am

      Aww thank you so much! I hope you love it 🙂
  134. Chie

    Billings, Montana

    July 11, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Would regular orange juice work? If so should I reduce the amount of sweetener? Has anyone tried it?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 12, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Hi Chie! Yep! Regular orange juice would work 🙂 I’d start by halving the brown sugar (2 tablespoons) and adding more to taste 🙂
    • Chie

      Billings, Montana

      July 12, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you!! I can’t wait to try it!
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 13, 2016 at 7:26 am

      You’re so welcome! Enjoy!
  135. Jill

    Northampton, England

    June 29, 2016 at 11:43 am

    5 stars Absolutely brilliant everyone loves it from Jill
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 29, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Jill!!
  136. Brian

    Wolverhampton, England

    May 25, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    i take it you can keep the chicken breasts whole for the last hour
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 25, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      I’m sure that would be fine!
    • Brian

      Wolverhampton, England

      May 26, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      4 stars Hi Jennifer…the whole breasts worked out fine 🙂 the meal was a hit but i felt that the soy sauce flavour came through a little more than i would have liked but a small tweak next time will sort that 🙂
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 26, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Glad to hear it, Brian! I’m happy the meal was a hit!! 🙂
  137. lori

    United States

    May 22, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I’m going to make this with chicken legs. Do you think the bones will change the cooking time at all?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 23, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Hi Lori! You may need to add an additional hour, but I’d check them after the instructed time and go from there 🙂 Let me know how it turns out with chicken legs! 🙂
  138. Lola

    Gainesville, Florida

    May 5, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    This looks sooo good. Here it is, 12 am on a Friday night, and I’m making this. Can you say hungry? I cannot wait to try this. I didn’t have chicken breasts, so I used thighs instead. Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 6, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Hi Lola! Oh I bet the chicken thighs were wonderful!! Thank you 🙂
  139. GramCracker

    Happy Valley, Oregon

    April 30, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars I was looking for a good, easy orange chicken recipe … this was it! I only had 1 pound of chicken which I cut in large chunks prior to cooking (saves a step later on) but I made the full amount of sauce (yummy on white rice); I also held out about 1/2 cup of sauce to blend with the cornstarch (mixes better). I used 2 tsp of red pepper flakes … we like spicy but this was a bit too much so I will drop it back to the 1 tsp and adjust from there.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 2, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Hi there! So glad you liked this! 🙂 Thanks!
    • Rain

      April 9, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      GramCracker–love the tip about holding out a small portion of the sauce to mix with the cornstarch later on. I’m a disaster with getting it to blend. Thanks! Making this today. Jennifer, thank you for making this crockpot friendly. I LOATHE cooking. I do not mind, however, dumping stuff in a crockpot and letting it do all the work. I was looking at a similar recipe that would require me standing over the stove and keeping an eye on things…while I could be outside! *gasp* I’ll be using boneless, skinless chicken thighs because that’s what I have in the freezer. I’ve been indulging a bit too often in Panda Express for my waistline’s liking, so I hope this is the perfect alternative. 🙂
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 10, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Yay!! I hope you love it as much as we do! 🙂
  140. Aimee

    Hartford, Michigan

    April 1, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars This recipe was so easy and delicious!!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 1, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Yay!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for making it 🙂
  141. Barb

    Sewell, New Jersey

    March 20, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    I’m not a great cook so I read directions all of the time! I just want to make sure- I put the sauce mixed with the cornstarch back into the crock pot with the cut up pieces of chicken, right? And, I’m not big on white rice. Is there any other kind you could recommend that might pair nicely with this recipe?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 21, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Hi Barb! Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken and set aside. Whisk the cornstarch directly into the sauce (that is still in the crockpot). Cut up the chicken and stir that back into the sauce/crockpot. I hope that helps! Brown rice would be wonderful with this!
    • Barb

      Sewell, New Jersey

      March 21, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks! I can’t wait to make it 🙂
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 21, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      You’re so welcome! Enjoy! 🙂
    • Elyce

      June 28, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars There’s a similar recipe using beef where you add snow peas during last 30 minutes of cooking. You could also add fresh, raw broccoli. I will be making this chicken recipe soon!
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 29, 2018 at 6:33 am

      Hope you enjoy, Elyce!
    • Elyce

      June 28, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      You could also do quinoa, which cooks beautifully in a rice cooker, or farro.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 29, 2018 at 6:33 am

      Absolutely! You use really use anything!
  142. kt

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    March 14, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    How many chicken breasts do you use? I bought frozen ones so I don’t know how many 2 lbs is haha.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 14, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Hi there! Chicken breasts can vary greatly in size, but the average chicken breast is around 5-8 oz. I’d say go with 4-5 chicken breasts. 🙂 Also, for accuracy I always weigh my chicken with this kitchen scale. I hope that helps!!
    • Kevin

      Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

      May 25, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Get a digital kitchen scale. They are inexpensive and come in handy.
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Great idea, Kevin! I listed my favorite kitchen scale in the comment above 🙂
  143. Niels

    Wageningen, Provincie Gelderland

    January 8, 2016 at 2:50 am

    5 stars I’ll be making this tomorrow for our friends and it will be the first recipe ever in our first slow cooker ever. Really looking forward to using the slow cooker and hope the result will be as good as expected. Your description is great and it looks super easy, were excited!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 8, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Hi Niels! You’re going to LOVE your slow cooker…it’s my all time favorite kitchen tool. 🙂 I hope you and your friends enjoy the recipe!! Thanks for making it! 🙂
  144. MomandNana

    Alpharetta, Georgia

    January 7, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars With 2 members of the family who have celiac disease, our days of eating at Panda Express are over. I made your version in the crockpot today – making sure each ingredient is gluten-free (even the spices) which was actually easy to do. It was a huge hit!! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 7, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Hi there! Yay!! I’m so glad it was a hit 🙂
  145. Briana

    Saint Cloud, Minnesota

    November 23, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I made this tonight on the stovetop because I ran out of time to prep it this morning, but either way it gets rave reviews from my husband and I! I know we will be coming back to make it again soon!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 24, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Hi Briana! Yes!! Love to hear that it turned out for you! So glad it works on the stove, too 🙂 Thanks for making and loving the orange chicken! 🙂
  146. shirley

    Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

    November 20, 2015 at 10:49 am

    5 stars This looks so good! I wanted a dish to take to pot-luck at church, and vegetarian.I am going to try to make this using some re-hydrated soy pieces, it’s made me a little excited to cook again! The water is already in the kettle heating up to use on the soy.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 20, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Thanks Shirley!! I’m so glad you’re excited to cook again. 🙂 I’d love to hear how the soy turns out!

Primary Sidebar

Hello and Welcome!

Trevor and Jennifer HeadshotWe're Trevor and Jennifer, we live in Raleigh, North Carolina with our 70lb lap dog, Teddy. We love food and together, we are on a mission to find all things YUMMY!
About Us

Footer

RECIPES

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks & Apps
  • Dessert
  • Drinks

ABOUT

  • About Us
  • Workshops
  • Income Reports
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

SUBSCRIBE to get our All-Stars eCookbook free

Copyright © Show Me the Yummy © 2014–2023
|
Privacy Policy