Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil, divided

1 1/2

to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/3 cup

cornstarch

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

1 cup

orange marmalade

1/4 cup

low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

1 tsp

sesame oil

1/2

to 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste

1/2 tsp

garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 tbsp

sesame seeds, lightly toasted if desired (add to a dry skillet and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant)

2 tbsp

green onions, sliced thin for garnishing

orange slices, optional for garnishing