Easy Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken for a Guilt-Free Feast

Enjoy a healthier take on the classic dish with this Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken recipe, featuring simple ingredients and bold flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Cornstarch For dusting the chicken
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For sautéing

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Hoisin sauce Sweet and savory
1/4 cup Rice wine vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Light brown sugar Can substitute with honey
1 tablespoon Sesame oil Can substitute with olive oil

Optional Garnishes

2 tablespoons Sliced green onions For garnish
1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish

Equipment

Slow Cooker
skillet
Mixing Bowl
ziplock bag

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag with cornstarch, seal, and shake until coated.
Sauté the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move browned chicken to slow cooker, leaving excess oil behind.
Mix the Sauce: Whisk together hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil, then pour over chicken.
Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
Serve and Garnish: Dish out the chicken, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a customizable dish, feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes or sriracha.

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