This recipe is even better than the restaurant version, my hubby loves it
This recipe harnesses the convenience of a slow cooker to deliver a delicious and slightly healthier version of the classic General Tso’s Chicken. The chicken gets crispy-tender, bathed in a sweet and tangy sauce with a touch of heat.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts | 4 (cut into bite-sized pieces) |
| Cornstarch | ½ cup |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Black Pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Chicken Broth | ½ cup |
| Soy Sauce | ¼ cup (low-sodium preferred) |
| Rice Vinegar | ¼ cup |
| Hoisin Sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Brown Sugar | 2 tablespoons (packed) |
| Garlic, Minced | 2 teaspoons |
| Ginger, Minced | 1 teaspoon |
| Red Pepper Flakes | ½ teaspoon (adjust to your spice preference) |
| Green Onions, Sliced (optional for garnish) | To taste |
| Sesame Seeds (optional for garnish) | To taste |
Instructions:
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Coating the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
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Brown the Chicken (Optional): Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. This step adds a nice textural contrast to the slow-cooked chicken (optional but recommended for extra flavor).
- If you prefer to skip this step, simply transfer the coated chicken directly to the slow cooker.
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Transfer to Slow Cooker: Add the browned (or unbrowned) chicken pieces to your slow cooker.
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Creating the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Slow Cooker Magic: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Cook Time: Cook on low heat for 4 hours, or on high heat for 2 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and tender, and the sauce should be thickened and flavorful.
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Serving Suggestions: Serve the Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added color and flavor.
