I love Chinese food, especially orange chicken. I was excited to find an orange chicken crock pot recipe that was lower in carbs, as well as fat.
EASY Orange Chicken Crock Pot Recipe!
Save the leftover sauce and freeze it. Defrost and serve over rice or quinoa for a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
2 cans (24 oz) of orange soda - I used sugar free for a lower carb version
1 c of soy sauce - I use Braggs
2 lbs of chicken breast, frozen
Cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
Pour soda and soy sauce in slow cooker
Place chicken in the sauce and coat with sauce
Cook on low for 6-8 hours
Serve chicken and sauce over rice or quinoa
Notes
Remeber you can always half the recipe to meet your family's needs or double it and freeze for another meal.
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This EASY orange chicken crock pot recipe will take care of your Chinese cravings, not to mention, it’s much healthier and budget friendly.
Can orange chicken truly be this easy? Im trying this for dinner tonight
Lori,
I am a work at home homeschooling mom to 6 children, and it must be easy for me! Enjoy!
Think orange juice could be substituted?
Yes, that’s a great idea. Please let us know how it turns out.