Chicken General Tsao's Chicken Recipe

Name: Chicken General Tsao's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken meat, cut into large chunks; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup cornstarch; vegetable oil (for deep frying); 2 cups sliced green onions; 16 small dried hot peppers; ½ cup cornstarch, blended with 1/4 cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons minced gingerroot; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup white vinegar; ¼ cup cooking wine; 1 ½ cups hot chicken broth; 1 teaspoon msg (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken meat, cut into large chunks
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
2 cups sliced green onions
16 small dried hot peppers
½ cup cornstarch, blended with 1/4 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced gingerroot
¾ cup sugar
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup cooking wine
1 ½ cups hot chicken broth
1 teaspoon msg (optional)

1
Mix sauces ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves.
2
Refrigerate until needed.
3
In separate bowl, mix chicken, soy sauce and white pepper.
4
Stir in egg.
5
Add cornstarch and mix until chicken pieces are coated evenly.
6
Add enough vegetable oil to help separate chicken pieces.
7
Divide chicken into small quantities and deep fry at 350F until.
8
crispy.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Place a small amount of oil in hot wok and heat until hot.
11
Add onions and peppers and stirfry briefly.
12
Stir sauce and add to wok.
13
Place chicken in sauce and cook until sauce thickens.
14
Serve with rice.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken meat, cut into large chunks, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Chicken General Tsao's Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken General Tsao's Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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