Make delicious restaurant-style General Tso’s Chicken at home with this easy slow cooker recipe. Tender chicken, rich tangy sauce, and a hint of spice your family will love.
Recipe:
This Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite takeout dish at home—with less effort and even more flavor! My husband swears this homemade version is better than the restaurant’s. With tender chicken, a sweet and tangy sauce, and just the right kick of heat, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
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4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces
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½ cup cornstarch
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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½ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup black bean sauce
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon minced ginger
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1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
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Sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
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Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Coat the Chicken
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Brown the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, black bean sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, dark brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Pour sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until chicken is tender and coated in sauce.
Step 5: Serve & Garnish
Serve hot over steamed rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious finish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Easy slow cooker prep
✔️ Perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy
✔️ Healthier and cheaper than takeout
✔️ Family-approved comfort food
👉 Try this Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken for your next weeknight dinner—it’s so good, you may never order takeout again!