Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken W/ Meal Prep (Instant Pot) (Healthy)

2 tablespoons cornstarch use arrowroot powder for paleo-friendly

⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste

¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

1 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 2 to 3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks

Oil for browning about 3 to 4 tablespoons more as needed

note: *4 to 5 dried red chili peppers to taste or leave out if desired found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store - see NOTE)

Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

subheading: SAUCE:

⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo

⅓ cup water

2 tablespoons honey or coconut sugar or low carb sweetener for keto

2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce use gluten free hoisin sauce or leave out for paleo / keto

1.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

¼ teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes more or less, to taste

1.5 teaspoons red chili garlic paste for gluten free or paleo use ½ to 1 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes instead - use more if you prefer it spicier

subheading: CORNSTARCH SLURRY:

2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder (leave out for keto as needed)

3 tablespoons water

subheading: FOR MEAL PREP:

Rice cauliflower rice, zoodles or noodles

Roasted or Stir-fried zucchini broccoli and red bell peppers

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