General Tso's Slow Cooker Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
14 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 14 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
General Tso's Slow Cooker Chicken
Description
This slow-cooked version of General Tso's Chicken starts with skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into medium chunks or strips. These are placed in a slow cooker and coated with a sauce made of minced garlic, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. The ingredients combine to produce a balance of sweetness, heat, and umami.
Cooking on high for three to five hours allows the chicken to become tender while absorbing the sauce’s flavors. The slow cooker approach is convenient and reduces active cooking time. The dish is recommended to be served over rice with a vegetable side to complete the meal.
The straightforward ingredient list and method keep this recipe accessible while providing a satisfyingly flavorful take on the classic dish. Adjust cooking times as needed based on your slow cooker’s heat level to avoid overcooking the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 5 teaspoons garlic minced
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into medium-sized chunks or strips (not bite size) and place in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic honey, ginger and soy sauce.
- Pour sauce over the chicken in slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on high for 3-5 hours (adjust according to your slow cooker's hotness if needed).
- Serve with a vegetable and over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1484mg | 62% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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