Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Name: Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes; ¼ cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons sugar; 15 dry red chili peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; ½ cup sliced green onion; ½ cup roughly chopped lightly toasted cashews; green onion, sliced on the bias, garnish

Servings: persons

1 large egg white
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons sugar
15 dry red chili peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup roughly chopped lightly toasted cashews
green onion, sliced on the bias, garnish

1
In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the wine, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
2
Add the chicken and toss to coat.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
4
To make the sauce, in another bowl, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the chicken stock until smooth.
5
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sugar and whisk to combine.
6
Set aside until ready to finish the dish.
7
Cook the chicken in 1 Tbs olive oil until chicken cooked through and lightly brown.
8
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
9
Add the chile peppers and stir-fry until nearly black.
10
Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup green onions.
11
Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
12
Add the chicken stock sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Arrange the chicken on a platter and pour the sauce over it.
15
Garnish with the cashews and additional green onions.
16
Serve with hot rice.

512

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg white, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso'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.

Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso's Chicken

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