Chinese: General Tsao's Chicken 1 Recipe

Name: Chinese: General Tsao's Chicken 1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 each egg whites beaten until frothy; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 each hot chili peppers dried, broken in half; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 piece ginger root (1 inch), peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon white wine; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 each egg whites beaten until frothy
1 cup vegetable oil
3 each hot chili peppers dried, broken in half
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 piece ginger root (1 inch), peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar

1
Marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
2
Heat the oil in a wok.
3
Deep fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, about 1 minute or until golden brown.
4
Remove and drain on paper towels.
5
Pour all but 2 TB of the oil out of the wok.
6
To the oil in the wok, add the chili peppers, garlic and ginger, stir-fry 2 minutes.
7
In a small bowl, combine the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, white wine and 1 tea cornstarch, mix until smooth.
8
Stir in sugar, sesame oil and salt.
9
Pour into wok, cook, stirring for 2 minutes until thickened.
10
Return chicken pieces to wok, mix well and serve.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 each egg whites beaten until frothy, and more.

Yes, Chinese: General Tsao's Chicken 1 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.

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Chinese: General Tsao's Chicken 1

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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