Description
A comforting and easy-to-make recipe for Slow Cooker General Tso Chicken with a sticky and glossy sauce that delivers big takeout flavor without the hassle of frying.
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into chunks (You can also use chicken breasts.)
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (For salty depth.)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (Adds sweetness and body.)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (Provides bright tang.)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey (For sticky sweetness.)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (Infuses real flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (For added flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or chili paste (For heat.)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (To thicken at the end.)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (For a toasty finish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat dry.
- Optional: Brown the chicken in a skillet with a little oil for extra flavor.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 3.5 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) during the last 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add sesame oil after thickening.
Serving
- Serve with rice, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can adjust sweetness, saltiness, and heat by tasting the sauce before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
