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

3 tablespoons cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo-friendly)

⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

1 to 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: (If you like this dish saucier - feel free to double the amount and save the rest for another dish):

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

⅓ cup water

3 tablespoons honey (or coconut sugar or stevia for low carb))

3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce (use gluten free hoisin sauce or a homemade paleo version instead - see NOTES)

1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup (for paleo or gluten free - use the homemade ketchup recipe - see NOTES)

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

¼ to ½ teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (to taste)

1 to 2 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

3 tablespoons water

subheading: FOR MEAL PREP:

Rice, cauliflower rice, zoodles or noodles

Roasted or Stir-fried zucchini, broccoli and red bell peppers

Directions at lifemadesweeter.com

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