Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your home with an irresistible aroma while you focus on other tasks. Just set it and forget it until it’s time to enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Place chicken pieces in the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over them. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Mix cornstarch slurry into the crockpot and cook uncovered on high for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over fluffy white rice or crispy fried rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg