Crock-Pot Cran-Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Crock-Pot Cran-Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh cranberries or 12 ounces frozen cranberries; ½ cup orange juice; ½ teaspoon mustard powder; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons diced crystallized ginger (optional); 1 cup diced onion (1 medium); ½ teaspoon mustard powder; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons Heinz Chili Sauce (use your favorite bottled sauce) or 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce (use your favorite bottled sauce); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; kosher salt; ground black pepper; 1 orange, sliced and seeds removed; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

12 ounces fresh cranberries or 12 ounces frozen cranberries
½ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons diced crystallized ginger (optional)
1 cup diced onion (1 medium)
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Heinz Chili Sauce (use your favorite bottled sauce) or 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce (use your favorite bottled sauce)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt
ground black pepper
1 orange, sliced and seeds removed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

1
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, 1/2 tsp mustard powder, ground ginger, sugar and crystallized ginger, if using.
2
Cook until most of the berries have popped and sauce is thick, about 10-15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in diced onion, 1/2 tsp mustard powder, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey and chili sauce.
4
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
5
Place in slow cooker.
6
Pour sauce over chicken.
7
Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
8
Add orange slices but do not stir.
9
Cook on low another hour, or on high another 30 minutes.
10
Stir cornstarch into water.
11
Drizzle into sauce in slow cooker.
12
Cook another 10 minutes on high or until thick.

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fresh cranberries or 12 ounces frozen cranberries, ½ cup orange juice, ½ teaspoon mustard powder, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Crock-Pot Cran-Orange Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crock-Pot Cran-Orange Chicken

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