Creating your own Crock Pot Orange Chicken is straightforward with these easy steps:

1. Prepare Chicken: Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the Crock Pot.

2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

3. Pour Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the Crock Pot, ensuring that the chicken is well coated.

4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

5. Thicken Sauce: When chicken is done, remove it from the Crock Pot and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

6. Add Slurry: Stir the slurry into the sauce in the Crock Pot and let it cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.

7. Shred Chicken: While the sauce is thickening, shred the chicken using two forks or chop it into bite-sized pieces.

8. Combine: Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot, stirring to combine with the thickened sauce.

9. Serve: Spoon the Crock Pot Orange Chicken over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

10. Enjoy: Sit back and relish the delightful flavors of your homemade meal!

These simple steps will guide you through creating a delicious dish that your whole family will love.