Easy Crockpot General Tso’s Chicken: Fakeout Takeout Made Easy Sweet, Spicy, and Sticky Chicken for a Perfect Weeknight Dinner
A simplified, low-fat version of the classic General Tso’s Chicken, featuring tender chicken chunks simmered in a bold, sticky, sweet-and-spicy homemade sauce in the convenience of your slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 4 Hours (Low) or 2–3 Hours (High)
- Total Time: 4 Hours and 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Minced Fresh Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (more for extra heat)
- 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp Cold Water
- Garnish: Sliced Green Onions and Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare & Sauce: Place chicken in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients (Soy Sauce through Red Pepper Flakes). Pour over chicken and stir to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Thicken: Whisk cornstarch and cold water into a slurry. Pour into the sauce and whisk well.
- Finish: Cook on HIGH for an additional 15–20 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Best Meat: Chicken thighs stay moist better than breasts during the cook time.
- No Frying: This method yields tender chicken, not crispy chicken.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute soy sauce with Tamari.