General Tso Chicken Recipe
Once you know how ridiculously easy it is to make this General Tso Chicken Recipe, you'll never need takeout again! Lovingly known as Sweet and Sour's sassy cousin, the savory, complex flavor is the kick in the pants your chicken has been looking for! Just 4 ingredients and you're done!
Servings: 4 - 6
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
- 12.6 oz. House of Tsang General Tso Stir Fry Sauce (or Trader Joe's General Tsao Sauce)
- 8 Thai Chili Peppers dried
- 2 Green Onions chopped
- 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- 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
- How To Store: Leftovers of this general tso chicken recipe 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.
- FAQ's: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
