Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

orange

halved and thinly sliced

1.5 pound

skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour

0.5 tsp

lemon zest

grated

0.25 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce

1 piece

ginger

peeled and minced

3 clove

garlic

minced

6 unit

thin rice noodles

1 bunch

watercress

tough stems removed, coarsely chopped

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~31 min

Lay orange slices in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.

Step 2
~31 min

In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with flour, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
~31 min

Arrange the chicken in a single layer over the orange slices in the slow cooker.

Step 4
~31 min

In a separate bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 5
~31 min

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Step 6
~31 min

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 hours.

Step 7
~31 min

Uncover the slow cooker and gently stir, breaking the chicken into large pieces.

Step 8
~31 min

Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes.

Step 9
~31 min

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 10
~31 min

Add rice noodles and cook according to package directions.

Step 11
~31 min

Drain the noodles and toss with coarsely chopped watercress.

Step 12
~31 min

Season the chicken with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13
~31 min

Serve the chicken over the noodles and watercress mixture.

Step 14
~31 min

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker sauce, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Garnish with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped the night before; store ingredients separately.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed bok choy
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Asian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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