Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken with Toasted Almonds

Sweet, tangy, and effortlessly elegant, Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken with Toasted Almonds is the perfect combination of comfort food and gourmet flair. This slow-cooked dish features tender boneless chicken thighs bathed in a luscious orange sauce infused with low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a touch of sesame oil for a nutty complexity. Fresh garlic and ginger lend a warm, aromatic depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce becomes irresistibly velvety. The dish is crowned with toasted sliced almonds and sesame seeds, adding a delightful crunch to each bite, and garnished with vibrant green onions for a pop of color. Quick to prepare and brimming with flavor, this recipe fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles while delivering a restaurant-quality meal. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.33 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the orange sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is mostly covered.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a serving platter.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.

Step 7

Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the crock pot, gently stirring to coat it in the thickened sauce.

Step 10

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and toasted almonds over the chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Step 11

Serve the orange sesame chicken hot over a bed of cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2274.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3835.4

Total Fat 144.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 1134.0mg	0%
Sodium 2810.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 87.4g
Protein 279.2g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 373.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3388.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 36.4%