Description
Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken delivers takeout-style comfort right from your slow cooker, making dinner a breeze without complicated kitchen gymnastics. Tender chicken pieces bathed in that classic sweet-tangy sauce will have your family racing to the dinner table for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Carefully slice 1.5 lbs (680 grams) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized cubes, trimming away any visible fat.
- Combine 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer chicken pieces into your crockpot, then gently pour the prepared sauce over the meat. Use a spatula to ensure each chicken cube receives an even coating of sauce.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the chicken to cook slowly for 6-8 hours. Alternatively, select high temperature for a faster 3-4 hour cooking duration.
- Once cooking completes, softly stir the chicken to redistribute the sauce and ensure consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- Finish by drizzling 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the chicken and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions as a fresh garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Trim chicken carefully to ensure even cooking and prevent tough pieces.
- Use low sodium soy sauce if watching salt intake, which helps control the dish’s overall saltiness.
- Fresh ginger and garlic make a significant difference in flavor compared to pre-minced versions, so grate them if possible.
- For a crispy exterior, transfer cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking, which adds delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg