Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Why overpay for soggy takeout when you can make General Tso’s Chicken at home—with zero effort? This slow-cooked masterpiece delivers crispy-edged, tender chicken in a sweet, spicy, and garlicky glaze. No deep frying, no stress. Just toss everything in the crockpot, walk away, and return to a meal that tastes better than delivery. Sticky sauce, bold flavors, and a little heat—it’s everything you love about your favorite Chinese dish without the guilt of using a microwave. Grab some rice, pretend you worked hard, and enjoy.
Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
A sweet, spicy, and sticky slow-cooked chicken dish coated in a rich General Tso’s sauce and served over rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sauce:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish & Serving:
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
- Steamed white rice
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sear chicken until lightly browned (about 2 minutes per side).
Step 2: Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Step 3: Slow Cook
- Add the seared chicken to the crockpot and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or HIGH for 1.5 hours.
Step 4: Finish & Serve
- Stir in sesame oil and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 18%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Zinc: 12%
- Potassium: 10%
Pro Tips for the Best General Tso’s Chicken
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir in at the end.
- Like it spicier? Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Leftovers? Store in an airtight container and reheat over low heat.
