Ingredients:
1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
preparation:
1. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are covered.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
6. Serve the chicken over rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.