An American favorite, General Tso’s Chicken has become a mainstay in many Chinese-American families. Even though it has the name of a renowned Chinese military commander and politician, General Tso Tsung-tang, nobody knows where this dish came from. There are some who place its invention in Taiwan and others who place it in New York City. No matter where it originated from, General Tso’s Chicken—and especially this slow cooker version—has become a global favorite.
One of my favorite recipes from my childhood was General Tso’s Chicken. When I wanted to celebrate anything special, I would always ask for it. Having said that, I often discovered that versions served in restaurants were either too greasy or flavorful imbalanced. I’m going to share this slow cooker recipe with you since it’s better for you than the old-fashioned deep-fried one. I have no doubt that this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Easy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe for the Slow Cooker
What you need:
4 breasts of boneless chicken, diced into small pieces
half a cup of cornstarch
half a teaspoon of salt
a quarter of a teaspoon of Black Pepper
Veggie oil, 2 teaspoons
a half cup of chicken broth
1/3 cup of soy sauce
Reserving 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 tablespoons of garlic, minced
ginger, minced, 1 teaspoon
Recipients for the red pepper flakes:
For garnish, you may use sliced green onions if desired.
Sesame seeds, if desired, for decoration
Here are the directions:
1 Combine the chicken, cornstarch, pepper, salt, and a big bowl.
2. In a big skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. After three to five minutes, add the chicken and simmer until it becomes brown.
Step3: Place the chicken in a slow cooker.
4. Combine the chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl. Add the soy sauce and brown sugar.
5. Once the chicken is in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over it.
6. Cook for 4 hours on low heat or 2 hours on high heat.
7. Top with rice and, if preferred, add green onions and sesame seeds as garnishes.
Slow cooker General Tso’s Chicken is a healthy alternative, yet it tastes great!