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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!

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

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked throughout. *See note
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.