Crockpot Orange Chicken

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium breasts)

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1 cup

reduced-sugar orange juice

2 tbsp

honey

2 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce

tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tsp

minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

2 tsp

minced fresh ginger

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

3 tbsp

cornstarch

Prepared brown rice, for serving

Sliced green onions, optional for serving

Sliced or slivered toasted almonds and/or toasted sesame seeds, optional for serving