Crock Pot General Tso’s Chicken

                                    Crock Pot General Tso’s Chicken

I really like Chinese food but I don't like the cost of the specialized ingredients needed to create these delicious meals. Then I came across this recipe and decided to give it a try after converting it to the right size.

I think you will enjoy this recipe. 

Here is what I came up with:

Crock Pot General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

2  boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces)
1/2 cup cornstarch, divided.
1/2  teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon pepper
1  tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4  cup sugar
1/4  cup soy sauce
1/4  cup unsweetened pineapple juice (you can save money and get this at the Dollar Tree)
2 tablespoons of  vinegar (white distilled or apple cider)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4  teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8  teaspoon dried ginger

Rice and broccoli, to serve

Directions:

1  Combine ¾ cups cornstarch, the salt, and the pepper in a shallow dish. Dip the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture to coat, shake off excess,     and set aside.
2  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces. It should take less than 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set    aside.
3  In the slow cooker, combine the sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne. Stir to mix well.
4    Add the chicken to the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours. Check 20 minutes before serving and make sure your sauce is thick enough. If not,  5   take the remaining ¼ cup of cornstarch and mix it with ¼ cup cold water until a slurry forms. Then, gently mix it into the chicken and sauce, being       careful not to scrape the cornstarch coating off of the chicken. Cook for another 20 minutes, and then serve over broccoli and rice. Top with green onions or chopped onions.