You’ll love the rich flavors that this 4 ingredient Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe delivers!
Then… add even more glorious flavor to your week when you also try this tasty Crock Pot Kung Pao Chicken!
Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe
Here is a fun way to add a little heat and a dash of sweet to your Crock Pot Chicken.
Kick up the flavor and gain rave reviews when you make this better-than-takeout Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe!
In college I had a serious thing for General Tso Chicken.
Every Sunday night my besties from my dorm and I would drive up Queen Anne Hill in Seattle and grab some General’s Chicken. It was such a fun memory, and crazy delish!
So of course it was time to figure out how to make this top-notch dinner in the Crockpot.
Thanks to this easy recipe, now you can stay home, skip the takeout, and let your Slow Cooker do the work for you.
You won’t believe how EASY it is to recreate your favorite sweet & spicy dish at home!
So go grab your Crock Pot and get ready for some asian inspired delicious goodness.
Trust me, you need to add this easy Slow Cooker General Tso Chicken to your menu on repeat. It’s SO good!
I just keep making it over and over, and the whole family loves it.
The sweet and spicy flavor combination is simply sublime.
All you’ll need are these 4 ingredients to get this easy chicken dinner started…
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General Tso Chicken Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST General Tso Chicken!
Here’s what you need to get on your next grocery store run…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- General Tso Sauce
- Dried Thai Chilies
- Green Onions (How to Grow Green Onions in Water)
- *optional: Sesame Seeds
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.
That’s it.
You’ll just need 4 easy ingredients to create this delectable chicken dinner!
How to Make Crockpot General Tso Chicken
It’s actually SO easy to make your favorite General Tso Chicken in your slow cooker!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken and chilies in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Cut the cooked chicken into cubes, and place back in the crockpot.
3. Pour the sauce over your chicken and continue cooking.
4. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delightful bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and you’re done!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What to Serve with General Tso Chicken
There are so many delicious dinner sides you can serve along side your General Tso Chicken!
Here are just a few of my favorites…
- Brown Rice
- Cauliflower Rice
- Chow Mein
- Crab Rangoons
- Cream Cheese Rangoons
- Egg Rolls dipped in Ginger Soy Sauce
- Fried Rice
- Spring Rolls
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- White Rice
How To Store Slow Cooker General Tso Chicken
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!
Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About this Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe…
Matthew writes: “Used with chicken thighs and it was excellent”
Tina writes: “To convert from dried chiles to a ground powder, 1 Thai Chile equals approximately ½ teaspoon of Thai Chile Powder.”
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Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
- 12.6 oz. House of Tsang General Tso Stir Fry Sauce , (or Trader Joe's General Tsao Sauce)
- 8 dried Thai Chili Peppers
- 2 chopped Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chicken and dried Thai Chilies in Crock Pot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours (covered).
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crock Pot.
- Remove chicken, cut into cubes, then transfer chicken back to Crock Pot. (retain Thai Chilies in Crock Pot - they add great spice, but I never eat them because they're crazy hot!)
- Pour General Tso Sauce over chicken, then cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done.
- Serve over cooked White Rice, Garnish with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds, and ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I love general tso chicken so this is a great idea to make it with a crock pot. Thank you so much for sharing!
You’re very welcome, Christie! The crockpot really does make it so easy! 🙂
Hi, could I double this? And would I have to change the cooking time? Also can I make it without the Thai chiles?
Hi Kia ~ I don’t recommend doubling this. If you want more chicken, it will work best to make 2 batches worth in 2 separate crock pots. Also, you can leave out the Thai chiles if you’d prefer. Enjoy!
This looks delicious! I definitely need to try this recipe. Loving cooking in the crockpot and this recipe sounds nice and easy to make. Plus it would add a new meal to our small but slowly expanding collection of recipes to use regularly.
Thanks, Sarah… I hope you love it! It’s definitely a fun slow cooker dinner to add to the menu rotation… so easy + SO much flavor!
only one question, when you say “cook chicken in crock pot for three hours” do you add any liquid? I wish you would clarify.
Hi TJ ~ no extra liquid is required, as the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices released during the slow cooking process. Hope that helps!
I made the orange chicken by poaching the chicken in a frying pan with fresh ginger, 4 cloves of garlic 1/4 c of soy sauce and a carrot with three breasts. Poached for 5 mins. Shut off stove and breast continued to pach to 15 mins longer. Then finished in the crocpot on high for 30 mins. Super easy and fun nner in under an hour!
That sounds delicious… thanks for sharing!
Where do you find the Thai dry chilies for general tso chicken? I couldn’t find it at Kroger
Hi Kim ~ I purchase them on Amazon.
Hope that helps! 🙂
Hi Heidi,
Thanks for sharing your great recipes. Have you tried dumping and freezing any of these recipes, then popping them into a crock pot to cook at a later date? I have multiple health issues and have more bad days than good. I’m going to try buying bulk, prepping freezer meals, then using as needed. Hopefully, we will not only eat healthier but will save $$$ too.
Sincerely, Kathy
Hi Kathy!
On Crock Pot chicken recipes, I typically prefer to drain the juices then add the sauce near the end, so you end up with a thicker more flavorful sauce.
However, there are some that end up really good with the dumping/freezing method. Here are a few of my favorites that can be cooked that way…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/05/crockpot-freezer-meal-green-chile-chicken.html
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/01/crockpot-freezer-meal-recipe-italian-chicken.html
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/09/savory-crock-pot-italian-chicken.html
ENJOY!! 🙂