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Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Chinese favorite. Tender chunks of chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a flavorful, spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. This comforting dish requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

Chicken

  • 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

Thickening Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In your slow cooker, combine the rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
  2. Add the Chicken: Add the chicken thigh chunks into the slow cooker with the sauce mixture. Toss the chicken gently to ensure all pieces are coated evenly with the sauce.
  3. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on the low setting for 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavorful sauce.
  4. Prepare the Thickener: In a small bowl, mix together the water and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: After 4 hours, stir the cornstarch slurry and green onions into the slow cooker carefully. Switch the slow cooker to the high setting and cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce and blend flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but thighs will remain juicier and more tender.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve with steamed white rice or vegetables to complete the meal.
  • To make it gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/slow-cooker-general-tsos-chicken-recipe/