tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post1395735144499205653..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Slow Cooker Copycat Chinese Orange Chicken RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59227961619155356812020-09-13T03:53:02.278-07:002020-09-13T03:53:02.278-07:00I made this for dinner last night and it was very ...I made this for dinner last night and it was very good. I did not have any frozen orange juice so I used 6 oz. of fresh juice and added a heaping TBL of orange marmalade. I used a bit extra of the vinegar to counter the sweetness of the marmalade. I used chicken thighs. It all turned out very well except for the fact that I must have a fairly hot crockpot. I cooked it on low and the food wasJim in Tampa Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071659457123020017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-60517500229816948412017-09-07T12:06:54.280-07:002017-09-07T12:06:54.280-07:00Hi Barbara, I don't see why not!Hi Barbara, I don't see why not!Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27335252313239472302017-09-07T12:03:21.434-07:002017-09-07T12:03:21.434-07:00hi steph,
thanks for the prompt answer. if i doub...hi steph,<br />thanks for the prompt answer. if i double the recipe, can i freeze half? or is that asking altogether too much?<br /><br />barbarabarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781816935962671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88600745256258498792017-09-07T08:55:31.400-07:002017-09-07T08:55:31.400-07:00Hi Barbara, go ahead and use the bone in thighs! n...Hi Barbara, go ahead and use the bone in thighs! no need to change anything but be careful with the bones when eating. :-)Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36619473496945024012017-09-06T23:41:39.689-07:002017-09-06T23:41:39.689-07:00i know this is re-run, and i've made it with g...i know this is re-run, and i've made it with great results exactly as written. now i have a big package of chicken thighs WITH BONES and i'd like to use those. what do you think? would it work? does it need more time?barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781816935962671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-33567224371161948292014-03-12T13:34:31.036-07:002014-03-12T13:34:31.036-07:00Thanks Steph! I'll keep that in mind. I might ...Thanks Steph! I'll keep that in mind. I might even make them separately and just add them cooked to the pot just a bit before serving. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915171385456852380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-17309709903286644352014-03-12T13:17:17.791-07:002014-03-12T13:17:17.791-07:00Hi Ashley, I would recommend running the frozen br...Hi Ashley, I would recommend running the frozen broccoli package under hot water to mostly thaw it, then add it to the pot, taking care to not dribble in lots of liquid from the packaging.<br />My worry is that the frozen ice particles will water down your sauce -- <br />I'd think the broccoli would be heated through in about an hour, and would add it to the last hour of cooking time, and Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-29594565510246418612014-03-12T12:56:56.898-07:002014-03-12T12:56:56.898-07:00I was hoping to add some frozen broccoli and maybe...I was hoping to add some frozen broccoli and maybe some pineapple chunks. Do you think that'd be good? And when do you think would be a good time to add the broccoli and pineapple, only the broccoli's frozen. :) Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915171385456852380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-77156056186375437972014-02-19T17:07:59.178-08:002014-02-19T17:07:59.178-08:00I found this blog and recipe recently during a Goo...I found this blog and recipe recently during a Google search. I regularly use my slow cooker with great success, but this did not turn out. ..wasn't edible. My hubby and I were both at work for the 6 hours cooking time, and when we came home the entire contents of the pot were burnt : ( I will definitely try this again though because of all the rave reviews, but I am thinking 2 to 3 hours onAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403660447318242623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-29608121948968601472013-08-07T20:22:15.425-07:002013-08-07T20:22:15.425-07:00My wife had cut up some chicken into cubes and alr...My wife had cut up some chicken into cubes and already lightly browned them in the skillet to make a persian tomato meal we always make when I came up with the idea to make orange chicken as we've once done before. I looked up recipes when this one caught my eye. It seemed different than all the others in that there wasn't any deep frying, oil, or heavy breading. It was easy; set it Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888298897206921501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59173285966949790412013-08-03T15:00:48.741-07:002013-08-03T15:00:48.741-07:00So this recipe is amazing! However two things:
1....So this recipe is amazing! However two things:<br /><br />1. I followed your directions perfectly, but noticed that after only an hour on high in the crock pot, the chicken is basically cooked! Is that normal? I am basically using a crock pot for the first time...<br /><br />2. While the idea is pretty great, I'm sad to say that it just sort of tastes like chicken soaked in orange juice. trysaratopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496052180036321667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-91412959991351124832013-07-24T12:45:08.767-07:002013-07-24T12:45:08.767-07:00Hi summer,
you're right, in that the dishes th...Hi summer,<br />you're right, in that the dishes that fill your pot up completely, or that use a rather tough piece of meat have the longer cooking time. If you plan on slow cooking often during your work day, I'd recommend upgrading to a programmable pot so the food doesn't dry out or get burnt on you. This way the pot automatically flips to a warm setting after the 6 hour (etc) Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28373737621691994992013-07-24T10:24:03.821-07:002013-07-24T10:24:03.821-07:00this is a great blog! First time to visit, will de...this is a great blog! First time to visit, will definitely check out the other recipes! Question tho -- is there a way for me to cook this orange chicken (or any other recipe)in 11 hours instead of 6? (11 hours is my 9-hour work + daily commute...) i have scoured the web, and the longer-hour recipes are quite limited to pulled pork etc. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8064671745158855662013-01-17T10:55:06.716-08:002013-01-17T10:55:06.716-08:00I am not sure what I did wrong, but I was so disap...I am not sure what I did wrong, but I was so disappointed in myself. :( I'm not a very good cook so I'm not sure what went wrong. After an hour in the crock pot (on high) it was starting to burn so I turned it to low. About four hours later, it was still burning really badly and most of the chicken was literally turning to shreds (I'm assuming I cut the pieces too small). The saved Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88535216765646427282012-09-03T21:29:34.856-07:002012-09-03T21:29:34.856-07:00This was really great for my first crock pot diner...This was really great for my first crock pot diner. I doubled it because we have a house full of huge men, and it did come out a little too "orange-y" so I think next time I will cut back a little on the concentrate or use actual juice. Aside from that is was still pretty good. Thank you. :)Kaylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89886775880243814692012-05-11T14:40:19.286-07:002012-05-11T14:40:19.286-07:00I doubled this recipe and made it tonight with som...I doubled this recipe and made it tonight with some basmati rice, and it was a huge hit. It was delicious, not too terrible for you, kid's liked it and it was waaay cheaper than takeout fore the whole family. Thanks for the recipe!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522860126012973731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-73924863404131418902012-02-06T12:15:30.158-08:002012-02-06T12:15:30.158-08:00i was wondering how many servings this makes?i was wondering how many servings this makes?Kery Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070696536495670933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-29438753922417511482011-12-16T21:06:36.206-08:002011-12-16T21:06:36.206-08:00Jenny-I've doubled the recipe, and it fit in m...Jenny-I've doubled the recipe, and it fit in my 7 quart crock pot just fine. If your crock isn't full, the food will cook (or heaven forbid....burn!), so check it often. <br />This recipe is really worth the effort, and a real treat!!<br />Happy Cooking!!GA Mom of 5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-4444494172205152392011-12-16T13:00:42.151-08:002011-12-16T13:00:42.151-08:00I am going to make this for dinner tonight, but I ...I am going to make this for dinner tonight, but I only have a 2.5 quart or a 5 quart crockpot. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cook this recipe in one of these?Jenny Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725464197877592279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85889899197776133262011-11-30T07:21:12.793-08:002011-11-30T07:21:12.793-08:00Hi Mom24,
Yes. Absolutely you can use the rice flo...Hi Mom24,<br />Yes. Absolutely you can use the rice flour. I use Pamela's for cup to cup translation in regular recipes (baking, mostly) because it has baking soda and xanthum gum in it, which helps with rising and binding. It has almond meal in it----if you do use it for baking for the family, make sure they are okay with tree nuts.<br /><br />you are so sweet.Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-9810024980646749602011-11-30T07:18:25.355-08:002011-11-30T07:18:25.355-08:00New to gluten free cooking. I cook for another fa...New to gluten free cooking. I cook for another family once a week that's gluten free. I have some rice flour I bought for something else, would that work to coat the chicken in instead of buying Pamela's? Thanks!Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-13703893312282776892011-09-14T16:40:21.188-07:002011-09-14T16:40:21.188-07:00Last night the kids asked when I would make the or...Last night the kids asked when I would make the orange chicken again. Well, I made it today and I think we enjoyed it more this time. I think it is going to be a regular. My family loves Chinese food but my husband is diabetic. This is a great make at home recipe that satisfies everyone.Suzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-2974502794505750272011-09-13T16:57:39.532-07:002011-09-13T16:57:39.532-07:00I was craving a recipe like this so today I google...I was craving a recipe like this so today I googled "slow cooker orange chicken" and your blog and recipe came up. It sounded amazing! I just tasted what had been slow cooking all day and it's so bitter. It smells and looks great but it's like the orange juice went bad or something. Did I do something wrong? It was pulp free concentrate btw.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139692732890016104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24031152258189309712011-06-28T11:08:49.144-07:002011-06-28T11:08:49.144-07:00I just came across this! I've tried the lemon ...I just came across this! I've tried the lemon chicken which is fantastic so this is next on my list! Thankselvoneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496689272260489340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-20068135708344133282011-06-18T22:31:31.526-07:002011-06-18T22:31:31.526-07:00I made this, following the directions ver batik, a...I made this, following the directions ver batik, and we fought over the leftovers! So delicious, and so much better for you than take-out. Thank you!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459254353412437725noreply@blogger.com