Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((about 4 medium breasts))
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup reduced-sugar orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 3 tablespoons 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)