Who needs take out? Make General Tso’s Slow Cooker Chicken instead! Part of our “7 Meals in 1 Hour” slow cooker/freezer meals post.
We love Chinese food here at my place, but it’s definitely not the healthiest of choices if you’re watching what you’re eating. But, this version is made in the slow cooker instead, which cuts out a lot of the unhealthy stuff but still renders the kick that General Tso’s is known for. For a side dish, I didn’t have jasmine rice on hand so I instead boiled jasmine and green tea bags along with my rice to make my own jasmine rice, which complemented the chicken nicely. Hope you’ll give General Tso’s Slow Cooker Chicken a try – enjoy!
This dish is also part of our “7 Meals in 1 Hour” slow cooker/freezer meals post! Click HERE to see all the recipes!
General Tso’s Slow Cooker Chicken
Adapted from Miriam Tirips' recipe, http://www.wicproject.com/recipe/slow-cooker-general-tsos-chicken/
Ingredients
- 2 lb. boneless and skinless chicken
- 5 tsp. minced garlic
- 8 tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. ginger
- 6 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 9-oz. package of frozen sugar snap peas, cooked
Instructions
- If using chicken breasts, cut into medium-sized chunks or strips (not too small); for other sections, use whole piece.
- Place chicken in slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients except for the peas.
- Pour mixture over chicken in slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on high for 3-5 hours (adjust according to your slow cooker's hotness if needed).
- During last half hour of cooking, add peas and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve over rice.
**If FREEZING, place all ingredients except sugar snap peas into gallon-sized freezer bag. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before placing into slow cooker.**
Have it in my crockpot right now and it smells SO good. Best of all, it used only ingredients that I already had and keep in the house! The snowstorm may be raging here, but we’re having Chinese tonight!!!! (Plus, it’s a lot cheaper!!)
I love when I come across a recipe and have all ingredients on hand, which is especially helpful when the weather isn’t being cooperative like in your case! Stay warm and enjoy! 😀
Started this and found out I was out of honey. Subbing with applesauce. should be interesting.
Hey, we’ve all been there! Let us know how it turns out! 🙂
I found your website a week or so ago, but had not made time to peruse it. I finally checked it out yesterday and made a plan for the next few days. Tried the General Tso’s Chicken today as my first attempt and it turned out really well. We like things spicy here so I may need to add some more spices – maybe some cayenne. The family was happy and I was grateful to have a great meal taken care of without much ado, and with all the ingredients already on hand! LOVED that! Thanks so much! 🙂
Mine came out a little dry. I wonder if my crockpot is the problem, and maybe I should have cooked it less than 4 hours. Is there a conversion to cook on low instead of high?
Hi Kortnee and thank for stopping by! I have this happen with CP chicken sometimes too. Two things I’ve done with success: Use larger pieces of chicken, or cook on low but for a bit longer – but test for doneness with either option before serving. Good luck! 🙂
I think my slow cooker is only 3 or 4 quart size. Do you think the 2lb top round roast from the mexican dish will fit??
Mary – Sorry not sure what recipe you are specifically talking about – I think this meal would fit into a smaller slow cooker – just not sure about a 2 pound roast – have never used a small slow cooker like that 🙂 Good Luck!
I’ve added this receipe to MyFitnessPal in case anyone needs calorie information,etc:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/view/278871743057197
My husband and kids don’t like snap peas, is there another vegetable you would recommend for this one? Thanks!
I’m sure broccoli or green beans would work
Thanks for getting back to me! I will put it on the list!
Fixed for a church group and it went over well. My only issue was the sauce, it was very thin. Is there any way to thicken? Also will add more pepper for spice, wasn’t as spicy as I like.
You could try thickening with a bit of cornstarch or flour, I’ve done that myself. Thanks for stopping over.