Crockpot General Tso Chicken

I love this version of General Tso chicken. More times than not, General Tso chicken is what I will order at Chinese restaurants or for takeout. It has a little more of a kick than sweet and sour chicken and I like the flavor better. Before this recipe I would always make our original recipe for General Tso but ever since I came up with this Crockpot version, I haven’t gone back to the old one (the old one is equally delicious… this way is just a little easier). I came up with this crock-pot version the other day when I didn’t have a lot of time in the late-afternoon to prepare dinner. I made this during my kids’ nap time. This pairs great with our restaurant-style fried rice recipe!

If you say “Tso”

Sometimes the most difficult part of ordering food in an ethnic restaurant is pronouncing the names without sounding like an idiot. There are a lot of differing thoughts on the pronunciation of this favorite Chinese food dish in America. According to SpoonUniversity.com, it is perfectly acceptable to pronounce it “so” — just omit the “T.” But according to my husband, Jared’s, experience working in a Chinese restaurant, it is more correctly pronounced “chow.” Either way, you are going to want to be eating this amazing General Tso Chicken while you think about saying the recipe name.

Ingredients in CrockPot General Tso Chicken

What’s nice about this slow cooker General Tso chicken is that it takes minimal effort and minimal ingredients. Here’s what you need:

Chicken Flour coating for dredging (flour, salt, and pepper) Sugar (you can use plain white sugar, brown sugar, or dark brown sugar) Soy sauce (“lite” or low sodium soy sauce) Pineapple juice Vinegar (white vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or cider vinegar) Garlic Ginger Cornstarch (to make a slurry for thickening) Oil (to help with browning) Green onion (for garnish)

Additions

We love this recipe as it is, however if you want to make some adjustments or add some ingredients, here are some popular add-in ideas:

Sesame seeds red pepper flakes honey (in place of sugar) hoisin sauce (just a tablespoon) Chile sauce Sriracha (for a little extra kick) broccoli (sauté broccoli and add right before serving)

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers in a shallow airtight container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in a non-stick skillet or in the microwave until heated through.

What To Serve with CrockPot General Tso Chicken

We almost always serve this dish with steamed white rice. It can also be served with brown rice or cauliflower rice. If you are looking for more side dish ideas, here are some of our favorites: