Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken Recipe offers a convenient way to enjoy this popular dish with minimal effort. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce, resulting in tender and delicious meat.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Easy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken

This General Tso’s Chicken features bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a hint of sweetness. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken pieces in the Crockpot and pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve: Once cooked, stir the chicken and sauce to combine. Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.