Slow Cooked Orange Chicken

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed
• 3 cups orange juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• Hot cooked rice, optional
• Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking liquid. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.