Description
A simplified, slow-cooked version of General Tso’s Chicken with tender chicken pieces in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (plus extra for slurry if needed)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Steamed rice or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place the chicken in the Crockpot and pour the sauce over it, stirring to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- If the sauce is thinner than desired, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry, and stir it into the Crockpot for 10–15 minutes on high until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce, honey, or red pepper flakes as needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or vegetables and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari. To reduce sugar, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American