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This Crock Pot General Tso Chicken is a delicious slow cooker version of the classic Chinese dish General Tso Chicken, crispy chicken in a tangy sauce.
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Crock Pot General Tso's Chicken

General Tso Chicken Crock Pot is all about taking a classic recipe and making it even better! Crispy fried chicken pieces cooked with a sweet tangy sauce – totally addictive and so much better than takeout!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: crock pot general tso chicken, General Tso Chicken Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Cindy

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

General Tso Sauce

  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp water

Serving - optional

  • steamed rice
  • red pepper flakes
  • green onions / scallions minced
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts into bite size pieces and place in a large ziplock bag with cornstarch, salt and pepper. Shake until coated.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and half of the chicken pieces to the pan, shaking off excess cornstarch.
  • Fry several minutes until lightly golden, and add all the browned chicken to the slow cooker. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
  • Add the garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and water to the slow cooker. 
  • Cook for 4 hours on low heat. (You may want to cook rice separately during this time.)
  • When ready to serve, serve chicken with optional red pepper flakes, green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Notes

Note: if your sauce is not as sticky as you want, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and cook on high heat for a minute or two stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 444mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.7mg | Net Carbs: 23g