Crock Pot Orange Chicken

So this is no Panda Express Orange Chicken (I LOVE Panda Express chicken) but it is definitely yummy and so easy! I served this up with some Jasmine rice and Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce. I think the next time I make this I am going to make it a little spicier, it was like something was missing. I added a sprinkling of red pepper flakes near the end of cooking, but adding them when it starts would give it a more intense flavor. If you are up for it, add 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes!

1 12 ounce can condensed OJ, thawed

4 chicken breasts cut into cubes

1/2 cup flour

1 tablespoon salt

1/3 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup brown sugar

olive oil

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons ketchup

1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

• Cube the chicken breasts and put in a plastic bag with the flour. Shake the bag to fully coat all of the chicken.
• Begin to heat a pan with 2 tablespoons oil. Once the chicken is coated, brown the flour coated chicken. No need to worry about cooking it all the way through, it will cook in the crock pot.
• Put the OJ, brown sugar, pepper, salt, pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, and ketchup in a small bowl and mix together.
• When the chicken is done, put the chicken and sauce mix in the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours (or high 2-3).
• When done, serve over some rice. I also made some yummy veggies to go with it.
• Who needs Panda Express when you have this right? YUM!