Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken Recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe uses boneless chicken thighs, which become tender and juicy during slow cooking, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. The rich sauce, infused with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, coats the chicken perfectly. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and enjoy a delicious homemade meal without the fuss. Pair this dish with rice or veggies for a complete dinner that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- Chili flakes (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Once thickened, serve over rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg