Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 5 serving
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 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; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Optional garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings
5
Calories
312 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion

Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

Gemma White

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.

Notes

Updated on October 20, 2023
Originally Posted on September 29, 2018

Nutrition Information

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Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 962mg (40%) Potassium 419mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	312kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	41g	14%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	59mg	20%
Sodium	962mg	40%
Potassium	419mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	29g	58%
Vitamin A	85IU	2%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	35mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	5%