Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by coating cubed chicken breast in cornstarch to create a slight crust and help thicken the sauce during cooking. Lightly browning the chicken in vegetable oil seals in juices and adds a slight savory note before transferring to the slow cooker. The sauce combines hoisin and soy sauce for a sweet-salty base, brown sugar for sweetness, garlic and ground ginger for warmth, rice wine vinegar for acidity, and a bit of sesame oil for depth. Crushed red pepper adds adjustable heat. Cooking on low heat for 3 to 4 hours allows flavors to meld and produces tender chicken coated in the thickened sauce. Garnishes of green onions, sesame seeds, or extra pepper flakes are suggested for added aroma and texture. This dish is suited to be served over steamed rice to balance its rich, bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cut into one inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 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 ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper more or less to liking
- Optional garnish green onions, sesame seeds, additional red pepper flakes
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
- Lightly browning the coated chicken before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Adjust crushed red pepper level to control spiciness according to taste.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Cooking low and slow ensures tender chicken infused with sauce flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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