Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus Chicken Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange, halved and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 ounces thin rice noodles; 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 orange, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces thin rice noodles
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Lay the orange slices in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2
Toss the chicken with the flour, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; add to the slow cooker in a single layer.
3
Combine the chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low, 7 hours.
5
Uncover and gently stir, breaking up the chicken into large pieces; let stand 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
7
Add the noodles and cook as the label directs.
8
Drain; toss with the watercress.
9
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
10
Serve over the noodles and top with the cilantro.
11
Photograph by Charles Masters

511

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, halved and thinly sliced, 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs), 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus 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.

Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus Chicken

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