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General Tso's Chicken

A flavorful and effortless weeknight dinner featuring tender, shredded chicken simmered in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, perfect over steamed rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless Use thighs for a juicier texture.
  • 1 cup soy sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Consider using a sugar substitute.
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for preferred spice level.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • to taste green onions, for garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  2. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
  7. Serve the General Tso chicken over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.