This recipe is even better than the restaurant version, my hubby loves it.

This Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken offers a deliciously effortless twist on a beloved takeout dish. With just a bit of prep and your slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you’ll enjoy tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce.

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🍽️ Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces	4
Cornstarch	½ cup
Salt	½ teaspoon
Pepper	¼ teaspoon
Vegetable oil	2 teaspoons
Chicken broth	½ cup
Black bean sauce	¼ cup
Rice vinegar	¼ cup
Hoisin sauce	2 teaspoons
Dark brown sugar	2 tablespoons
Garlic, minced	2 tablespoons
Ginger, minced	1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes	1½ teaspoons
Green onions, sliced	For garnish (optional)
Sesame seeds	For garnish (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Coat the Chicken

• Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully coated.

Step 2: Sear for Flavor

• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes, just until browned (not cooked through).
• Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, black bean sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Step 4: Combine and Cook

• Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
• Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
• Cover and cook on:
  • LOW for 4 hours, or
  • HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

• Serve the chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.
• Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, for extra flavor and color.

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🍛 Tips & Serving Suggestions:

• Customize the spice: Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
• Add veggies: Toss in steamed broccoli, bell peppers, or snow peas just before serving.
• Meal prep friendly: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.