Gotta love “almost-homemade” recipes – right?
And what is better than a crockpot recipe for those busy days when we need it?!
And WHO does not love General Tso’s Chicken? Please don’t tell me if you don’t?! It will shock me beyond belief.
This recipe turned out so yummy that I have to call it yet another……
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
A winner because it is YUMMY…
and a winner because it is EASY!
Here is how I made it.
Almost-Homemade Easy Crockpot General Tso's Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 lbs fresh or frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bit-sized pieces
- 2 cups corn starch
- 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 15-oz bottle Iron Chef General Tso’s Sauce and Glaze (this yummy sauce is what makes it “almost” homemade and VERY easy!)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Directions:
- Mix corn starch, salt, and pepper in a gallon-sized Ziploc Bag
- Add chicken to corn starch mixture and shake to coat well.
- Heat oil in a stir-fry skillet.
- Add corn starch coated chicken, and fry 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.
- Pour entire contents of skillet into crockpot.
- Add bottle of sauce.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours
- Add green onions
- Serve with steamed Jasmine rice
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Six in the morning and that looks yummy! Will have to try this.
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Never thought of using cornstarch to fry chicken. Looks good!
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You made me hungry!! Have to invent a way that your meals can come through the computer already made. My kitchen would always be smelling good 🙂
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haha! I’ll have to work on that C! 🙂
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Yes, get right on it 🙂
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Another I might have to try! 🙂
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Bookmarking this recipe!! General Tso’s is an absolute favorite–love the thought of coming home, making the rice, and having the chicken ready to roll…
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You will love it! 🙂
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This looks so good Jodi! I have never had General Tso’s Chicken and I have never seen a bottle of that sauce in our stores here but I’m going to start looking for it now. Looks and sounds delicious!
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sooo yummy! I’m trying to recall where I did find it now, as I want to get more, but you can make it easily enough too or order on line 🙂
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That’s true – order online. Thanks!
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My kind of recipe Jodi, very mouthwatering!! How hot is the sauce?
Jenna
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You will love it Jenna. The sauce is not very hot. If you like it hotter, you could add some red pepper flakes or peppers too! 🙂
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OH GAWD, I am dying over here looking at that amazing meal. Looks outstanding, and I am sure it is/was. Is there any left, lol! I’ll be right over …
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haha! I wish there was some left too! Hubby and son both took leftovers for lunch the next day. All that is left is some Jasmine rice. 🙂
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And I bet that is good too!
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Yum, your delicious recipe is now saved in my files. Thanks for sharing.
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I love crockpot recipes and this looks soooo good!
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It is awesome but only needs 4 hours in the crockpot so challenging if you leave all day. I wonder if new ones have timers.?
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I think I’ve seen a slow cooker with a timer before…I also think it cost $300! :}
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YIKSERS!
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Yeah!
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I see Chives, Chicken and Rice – a total win!!!!!!!!!
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Jodi! wow this looks amazing! Have to try this! thanks!
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I like that the breading is cornstarch and not flour. Looks delish Jodi! Thanks for sharing another winner! 🌟🌟🌟
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You Bet Jill! Enjoy!
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Love making Chinese takeout…made at home! thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure – thanks for visiting!
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Winner winner for your cookbook cookbook! 💛💛💛
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This looks great and my daughter loves general’s chicken! Will definitely try it out.
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Mmmmm, this looks sooooo goooood!!! Love your food photography!
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Aww! Thanks Ann – I really enjoy food photography 🙂
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HOLY SHMOLEY I seriously wanted to jump through my computer for a bite. I will have to go on a hunt for that sauce RIGHT NOW!!!!!
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haha! Glad you liked it!!! 🙂
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It looks delicious! I’ve never tried that sauce. I’ll keep an eye out for it.
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Of course we love General Tso chicken!! Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe:)
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Yum! I do love it!😊
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I looked for General Tso’s sauce at my market today, but they don’t carry it. I found it on Amazon and had sticker shock! Does it cost $9 for a 15oz bottle at your market?
I bought Panda Express’ Orange sauce and have that simmering over chopped up chicken in the crock pot now. It won’t be the same I know it! 🙂
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No – that is probably double what I paid for it – if not more! They have a couple brands in our Asian section of the market. Maybe you could ask for it or try another store. But… Orange Sauce sounds wonderful too! I’ll be it will be wonderful. Enjoy!
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