asian essentials: general tso’s chicken

How To Make asian essentials: general tso’s chicken

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  You will need a slow cooker or an Instant Pot to make this recipe.
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  I tried this recipe using boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs, and while both were okay, I preferred chicken thighs.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Chop up the chicken into bite-size bits.
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  THE SLURRY (WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP)
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  Drain all of the pineapple juice from the can, then whisk in the cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
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  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.
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  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.
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  THE ASSEMBLY
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  Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together, then whisk in the slurry, and finally add the pineapple.
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  Add the mixture to the bowl of your slow cooker (Instant Pot) and stir in the chicken.
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  Cook on low for 3 – 4 hours, or high for 1.5 – 2 hours.
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  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.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve over a plate of steaming rice. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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