Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken with Potatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken with Potatoes
30 min.
6
347kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that brings together the sweet zest of oranges with comforting, earthy flavors—introducing our Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken with Potatoes! This recipe promises an explosion of flavors in every bite and offers a unique twist on the classic orange chicken. Perfect for a family gathering or a cozy dinner at home, it's designed to please everyone at the table.

Not only is this dish gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also incorporates wholesome ingredients like butternut squash, garlic, and tender chicken thighs, making it both nutritious and satisfying. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, giving you tender chicken that practically falls off the bone, accompanied by perfectly roasted potatoes and vibrant orange slices that add a delightful citrusy aroma.

Best of all, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes of hands-on time, allowing you to enjoy delicious, home-cooked food even on your busiest days. Whether it's a warm lunch or an inviting dinner, this Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken will leave your palate refreshed and your senses tantalized. Embrace the ease and flavor of this simple yet exquisite recipe, and let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the wonderful aromas filling your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • small butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 cloves garlic peeled
  • tablespoon honey 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  •  onion quartered
  •  cranberry-orange relish cut into 1/4-inch rings
  • pound potatoes - remove skin red
  •  chicken thighs skinless
  • sprigs thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325 F. Follow the recipe above using a Dutch oven or large casserole.
  2. Bake, covered, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein38.64%
Fat17.74%
Carbs43.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.8
Glycemic Load
3.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.723043483237%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
5.95mg
Naringenin
3.34mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.65mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
8.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:346.9kcal
17.35%
Fat:7.01g
10.79%
Saturated Fat:1.78g
11.1%
Carbohydrates:38.77g
12.92%
Net Carbohydrates:33.52g
12.19%
Sugar:10.36g
11.51%
Cholesterol:143.13mg
47.71%
Sodium:372.84mg
16.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.35g
68.69%
Vitamin A:13442.7IU
268.85%
Vitamin C:51.1mg
61.94%
Vitamin B3:12.04mg
60.18%
Vitamin B6:1.14mg
56.82%
Selenium:36.23µg
51.75%
Phosphorus:417.14mg
41.71%
Potassium:1347.85mg
38.51%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.12%
Vitamin B5:2.66mg
26.62%
Magnesium:104.13mg
26.03%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.69%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.86%
Fiber:5.25g
21.01%
Zinc:2.99mg
19.9%
Copper:0.37mg
18.33%
Iron:3.25mg
18.04%
Vitamin B12:1.04µg
17.38%
Folate:67.75µg
16.94%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.2%
Calcium:118.02mg
11.8%
Vitamin K:8.19µg
7.8%
Source:My Recipes