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This Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken is an incredibly easy way to enjoy the classic take-out favorite with minimal effort. By browning the chicken first and letting the slow cooker handle the rest, you get tender, flavorful chicken pieces coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce with a hint of heat.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Boneless chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces | 4 |
| Cornstarch | ½ cup |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Vegetable oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Chicken broth | ½ cup |
| Black bean sauce | ¼ cup |
| Rice vinegar | ¼ cup |
| Hoisin sauce | 2 teaspoons |
| Dark brown sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Minced garlic | 2 tablespoons |
| Minced ginger | 1 teaspoon |
| Red pepper flakes | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Sliced green onions | For garnish, if desired |
| Sesame seeds | For garnish, if desired |
How To Make Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken:
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken until it is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Step 2: Brown the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, black bean sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Step 4: Add the Sauce & Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring that all the pieces are evenly coated. Set the slow cooker to LOW heat and cook for 4 hours, or on HIGH heat for 2 hours.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, serve it over a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for an added touch of flavor and presentation.
