TANGY ORANGE CHICKEN THIGHS

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Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in 1 teaspoon orange zest. Add chicken; spoon sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove to a serving platter. Stir lemon juice and remaining orange zest into sauce; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hisam Kalwar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M Abid
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I'm not a fan of orange chicken, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I might even try it again myself.


Anas nazir
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the orange sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Lucky Melody
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I'm a big fan of orange chicken and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Eduwuirofo Joshua
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken and used it in this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was delicious.


Davidadeyemi Ejalonibu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the orange sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Dana Alexandra Miller Lara
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Blessing Rebecca
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I'm not a fan of orange chicken, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I might even try it again myself.


mustafe Ibrahin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the orange sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Faizal Patel
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I'm a big fan of orange chicken and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Margaret Njenga
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and used it in this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was delicious.


syedrehman syedrehman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the orange sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Eden Pita
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Kaleb Borden
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I'm not usually a fan of orange chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the orange sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Humd Ullah
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This tangy orange chicken thighs recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.