Hey everyone, it is me, Dave, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, crockpot kung pao chicken. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
To make this Kung Pao Chicken, start by browning the chicken before adding it into the slow cooker. If you are in a pinch, you can skip this step but browning the chicken on the stove first makes a big difference! Then combine the sauce ingredients together and toss with the chicken. In a large zip-top bag, toss in chicken, salt and black pepper.
Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook crockpot kung pao chicken using 22 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken:
- Prepare 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Get 2 diced zucchini
- Make ready 5 diced red bell peppers
- Take 1 cup diced mushrooms (optional)
- Prepare 1⁄4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- Take 1-2 cans water chestnuts
- Prepare 2 tsp sesame seeds
- Take 1.5 cups whole cashews
- Prepare 2 tbl minced garlic
- Make ready 1⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Get 1⁄2 tsp powdered ginger
- Make ready 3 tbl veg. oil
- Prepare 3 tbl water?
- Make ready 1 tbl baking soda
- Take 1 tsp sugar
- Prepare 2 tbl brown sugar
- Prepare 3 tbl corn starch
- Get 1 tbl white vinegar
- Make ready 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- Make ready 3 tbl flour
- Get 2 cups rice (brown or white)
- Take to taste Salt and pepper
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious Chinese favorite that is packed with juicy fall apart chicken, spicy sauce and vegetables, that is sure to be a huge hit! No need to go out to your favorite chinese restaurant to get this wonderful favorite anymore! You can make it right at home! Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and a delicious sauce!
Steps to make Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken:
- Spray cooking spray in crockpot, add all ingredients except for flour and cashews. Stir, cover, and if you c an let marinate in crockpot an hour before turning on. Cook on low for 5 hours. Stir occasionally if you can
- One hour before done cooking remove approx 1-2 cups of the broth and make slurry with flour. Pour back into dish and stir. Cover and continue to cook on low for last hour so it can thicken.
- Start to cook rice this last hour (4 cups boiling water to 2 cups white rice)
- Salt and pepper to taste then add cashews and mix in. Enjoy!
You can make it right at home! Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and a delicious sauce! Perfect when served over brown rice or cauliflower rice! Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners. Skip the take out and enjoy an easy to make restaurant inspired recipe at home.
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