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Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken: Easy Takeout at Home


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  • Author: Madilyn
  • Total Time: 0 hours

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp cornstarch

Pinch of kosher salt and pepper

Cooking spray or olive oil spray

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp Hoisin sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sriracha (optional)

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or tube ginger

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Chopped scallions, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Toss chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray, and sear chicken in batches until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, applesauce, garlic, and ginger.

  4. Add chicken to slow cooker and pour the sauce over top. Stir to coat evenly.

  5. Cook on LOW for 3 hours.

  6. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: Green: 6 | Blue/Purple: 5
  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Serving suggestion: Pair with stir-fried vegetables or cauliflower rice for a lighter meal.
  • Customization: Add extra sriracha for heat or a splash of lime juice for brightness.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 3 hr