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General Tso's Chicken

A satisfying dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, sweet, and mildly spicy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce Use Halal-certified soy sauce for compliance.
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • to taste Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them. Stir gently to coat all chicken in the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 4-5 hours, or high for 2-3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, ensure the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Avoid overcooking to ensure tenderness and check sauce consistency. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.