Savory General Tso’s Chicken in Your Slow Cooker Bliss

This Easy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a flavorful sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pounds Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium
1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Make a slurry with water to prevent clumping
3 cloves Garlic Minced, or use garlic powder for a quicker option
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly minced, or ground ginger as substitute
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust according to your spice preference

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can replace with vegetable oil

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to make the sauce.
Prepare cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water.
Place chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over it. Stir to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
Stir in cornstarch slurry about 30 minutes before cooking time ends to thicken the sauce.
Optional: Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after cooking for a crispy finish.
Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Choose chicken thighs for moisture retention and adjust sauce sweetness and heat to taste. Broiling enhances flavor and appearance.

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