Take Out Fake Out: General Tso's Chicken
Published: Fri, 03/31/17
Happy Friday, Slow-Cookerers!!
We are gearing up for Spring Break in these parts which means that I have Spring Fever and don't really want to cook.
But.
eating take out nonstop isn't good for our wallets OR our waistline.....
Every once in a while? Sure, hand me the phone --- I'll call for delivery.
But I also love figuring out how to make our favorite take out food at home.
Here is a copycat recipe for General Tso's Chicken.
I hope you enjoy it!!
General Tso's Chicken
serves 4
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch chunks
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use La Choy because it's gluten free)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more to taste at the table if you'd prefer more heat)
1 (16-ounce) package stir-fry vegetables (to add later)
The Directions.
Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Put the chicken into the bottom of your crockpot and then add the garlic, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Toss the chicken to fully coat with the sauce ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, then add the frozen vegetables.
Re cover and cook on high for an hour, or until the veggies are fully hot and the chicken has reached desired tenderness.
Serve with white, brown, or fried rice.
The Verdict.
The kids and Adam love this sauce, which makes me love it even more than they do.
This isn't the traditional General Tso's chicken you order from a local takeout joint, because the chicken hasn't been breaded and deep fried.
This is a good thing! We've got to keep you healthy and slow cooking for a VERY long time!
:-)
Want even more???
I've put together a list of the top 35 Take Out Fake Out recipes you can find on the website.
ENJOY YOUR DAY. ENJOY YOUR FAMILY.
Happy slow cooking.
xoxo steph