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Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

Super Easy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken. Way better (and healthier) than takeout!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • green onions for serving, if desired
  • sesame seeds for serving, if desired

Instructions

  • Add chicken and cornstarch to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat the chicken with the cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Saute chicken until golden brown on both sides about 2 minutes on each side. (Note the chicken will not be fully cooked and that is ok) Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add hoisin sauce, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Pour the sauce onto the chicken and stir to coat the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
    Serve with green onions and sesame seeds for serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1311mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg