Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe! (4 Ingredients)

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

You'll love the rich flavors that this 4 ingredient Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe delivers!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 - 6

Author: The Frugal Girls

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!

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian

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