Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Prepare the Chicken:

Combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.

Brown the Chicken:

Using a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken, cooking until browned, approximately 3-5 minutes.

Transfer to Slow Cooker:

Move the browned chicken to your slow cooker.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Slow Cook:

Drizzle the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir. Cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours.

Serve and Garnish:

Plate the chicken over rice, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy this scrumptious, healthier adaptation of General Tso’s Chicken, crafted with care in the slow cooker! The reduced grease content and perfectly balanced flavors promise a delightful, home-cooked meal that honors the classic dish while embracing a lighter approach.