Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken With Toasted Almond

Name: Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken With Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken parts (can be thighs, legs, anything you prefer, bone-in and skin-on); ¼ cup flour; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup peanut oil or ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; ½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup water or ½ cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule (optional with water and wine, not needed if using broth); ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup water; 1 cup orange juice; 14-½ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon hot Chinese chili paste (the kind with no oil) or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped; ½ cup toasted sliced almonds or ½ cup slivered almonds; 1 cup low-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken parts (can be thighs, legs, anything you prefer, bone-in and skin-on)
¼ cup flour
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup peanut oil or ¼ cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup water or ½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule (optional with water and wine, not needed if using broth)
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 cup orange juice
14-½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon hot Chinese chili paste (the kind with no oil) or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
½ cup toasted sliced almonds or ½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup low-fat sour cream

1
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2
Mix sesame seeds, salt, flour, and pepper together in a bowl.
3
Coat the chicken with the flour mixture and fry in the oil in a large skillet, preheated over medium-high heat.
4
Fry to a nice, medium brown color on both sides.
5
Depending on how much chicken you have, you may need to do more than one batch.
6
Don't overcrowd the chicken!
7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place in a large crock pot.
8
In a small bowl, mix onion, wine (or water or broth), and bouillon granules (if using).
9
Pour over the chicken.
10
Cover and cook on low, 5-7 hours.
11
Turn on high and remove chicken, keeping all the juices in the crock pot.
12
OPTIONAL- at this point I like to heat the oven to 450 and 'crisp up' the chicken a bit on a cookie sheet, be extra careful not to burn it if you decide to do this!
13
Whisk the cornstarch and water together and stir into the crock pot.
14
Then add all of the sauce ingredients EXCEPT sour cream and cook on high for 15 minutes.
15
Whisk the sour cream into the sauce and serve over rice (I like Basmati) with the chicken.

2491

kcal

Calories

Fat

385

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken parts (can be thighs, legs, anything you prefer, bone-in and skin-on), ¼ cup flour, 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken With Toasted Almonds 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Orange Sesame Chicken With Toasted Almonds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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