Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Slow cooker General Tso's chicken is a super easy version of everyone's favorite Chinese entree! Crispy chicken cooked in a sweet and savory sauce with a little added heat. This is way better than takeout!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into one inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, more or less to liking
- optional garnish green onions, sesame seeds, additional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine the cubed 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a bowl or plastic bag. Toss until the chicken is completely coated in the cornstarch.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook the chicken until it is lightly brown but not cooked through. Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger, and1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper,. Pour on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked throughout. *See note
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Notes
Updated on October 20, 2023
Originally Posted on September 29, 2018
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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