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Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

A tender and juicy chicken dish cooked in a savory sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced To enhance the flavor, toast the garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • to taste chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir gently so all the pieces are coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
  3. Once the sauce has thickened, stir the chicken to coat evenly before serving.

Notes

Serve over fluffy white rice or quinoa, and add some steamed broccoli for a pop of green. Don't forget to sprinkle sesame seeds on top for extra flair. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.