Asian Essentials: General Tso’s Chicken
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By
Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef
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This is an easy/peasy recipe to assemble and tastes really awesome. It took me three tries to get it right; however, it was worth the effort.
I am calling it General Tso’s chicken, but in reality, it does have additional elements that I added.
So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
I am calling it General Tso’s chicken, but in reality, it does have additional elements that I added.
So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆ 0 votes0
Comments:
Serves:
Several
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
3 Hr
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients
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PLAN/PURCHASE
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THE CHICKEN
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1 lbchicken thighs, skinless, boneless, cut into the cubes
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THE SAUCE
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3 - 4garlic, minced
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8 ozcubed pineapple (1 can), reserve juice for the slurry
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1/2 choisin sauce
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3 Tbspcoconut sugar
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3 Tbsprice wine vinegar
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2 Tbsptamari sauce, or liquid aminos
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1 tspsesame oil, toasted variety
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1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1/8 tspginger powder
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THE SLURRY
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1 - 2 Tbspcornstarch or arrowroot powder
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·reserved juice from the can of pineapple chunks
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
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·sesame seeds, for garnish
How to Make Asian Essentials: General Tso’s Chicken
- PREP/PREPARE
- You will need a slow cooker or an Instant Pot to make this recipe.
- I tried this recipe using boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs, and while both were okay, I preferred chicken thighs.
- Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
- Chop up the chicken into bite-size bits.
- THE SLURRY (WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP)
- Drain all of the pineapple juice from the can, then whisk in the cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
- Most cans of pineapple have a bunch of juice. You want about 2 – 3 ounces. If you do not have that much just add a bit of water, or pineapple juice from a bottle.
- I like a thin sauce, so I usually just add a tablespoon of cornstarch/arrowroot powder. If you want it thicker, simply add more. And, at the end of the cooking process, if you still want it thicker you can always add a bit more.
- THE ASSEMBLY
- Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together, then whisk in the slurry, and finally add the pineapple.
- Add the mixture to the bowl of your slow cooker (Instant Pot) and stir in the chicken.
- Cook on low for 3 – 4 hours, or high for 1.5 – 2 hours.
- It is almost impossible to burn this recipe; however, you can overcook the chicken. I would suggest that after 1.5 hours check to see how things are progressing.
- PLATE/PRESENT
- Serve over a plate of steaming rice. Enjoy.
- Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
