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Crockpot General Tso's Chicken

Bold, sticky-sweet slow cooker chicken with a glossy sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout, made at home with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce Lee Kum Kee recommended
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves Minced fresh
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes Reduce to 1/2 tsp for milder heat
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch For the finishing slurry
  • 0.25 cup cold water For mixing cornstarch slurry

Equipment

  • 4 to 6 quart slow cooker
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Garlic press

Method
 

  1. Add the cubed chicken thighs to your slow cooker. Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  2. At the 3.5-hour mark, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until completely smooth with no lumps.
  3. Stir the cornstarch slurry evenly into the slow cooker. Replace the lid and cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  4. Give everything a gentle stir. Serve immediately over steamed white rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Use chicken breast instead of thighs by reducing cook time to 3 hours on LOW. Add a splash of water when reheating to restore sauce consistency. Freezes well up to 2 months unbaked.