Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
"Orange chicken is my favorite Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to work at home and created a healthier version. Now I have peace of mind knowing what ingredients are in it and that it’s better for my family. —Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 cup orange juice
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1 cup orange marmalade
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons molasses, optional
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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Hot cooked rice
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Optional toppings: chopped green onions, peanuts and fresh cilantro
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