Slow Cooker Orange Chicken (vegan)
Let your crockpot make dinner! Using seitan makes this Asian inspired dish plant-based and healthy. This recipe is easy to double or triple, if you have a larger crockpot.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 pounds seitan cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 cup orange juice or juice from concentrate
- 3 tbsp orange peel grated
- ΒΌ cup soy sauce or use coconut aminoes
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger ground
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 2 tbsp green onion sliced thin for garnish
- 1 orange divided into 4 wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Turn to high setting.
- Mix together the cornstarch and paprika in a large bowl. Add the seitan pieces and mix to coat. Put the coated seitan into the slow cooker.
- Put the orange juice, peel, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, remaining oil, and garlic into a medium bowl and mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the seitan, making sure that all pieces are coated.
- Add the vegetables. Cook on high for 2 hours, then check for doneness. Vegetables should be tender. It might need another 30-60 minutes, depending on your slow cooker.
- Divide onto plates and add garnishes. Delicious served over brown rice.