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23) Crockpot Sticky Orange Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (8 thighs)
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh or store-bought
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water slurry
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season thighs with salt and pepper and place them skin-side up in the crockpot.
  2. Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3.5–4 hours) until thighs are tender.
  4. Remove thighs to a plate and skim fat if needed; stir cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook on high 10–15 minutes to thicken.
  5. Return thighs to the sauce to coat, sprinkle with orange zest, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles; shred extras for sandwiches or bowls.