Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

4.69 from 61 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: general tso chicken

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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

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.

Video

Notes

Updated on October 20, 2023

Originally Posted on September 29, 2018

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