General Tao's Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tao's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound chicken breasts boneless; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, dark; 2 teaspoon rice wine or sherry, dry; 1 teaspoon ginger root finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ⅓ cup peanut oil; 2 Dried red chili peppers cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh, coarsely chopped, or 2 ts soaked and coarsely chopped dried citrus peel; 1/2 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns finely ground, roasted; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, dark; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

3/4 pound chicken breasts boneless
2 teaspoons soy sauce, dark
2 teaspoon rice wine or sherry, dry
1 teaspoon ginger root finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
⅓ cup peanut oil
2 Dried red chili peppers cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon orange zest fresh, coarsely chopped, or 2 ts soaked and coarsely chopped dried citrus peel
1/2 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns finely ground, roasted
2 teaspoons soy sauce, dark
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Cut chicken into thin slices, 2 inches long, cutting against the grain.
2
Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3
Mix well, let mixture marinate for about 20 minutes.
4
Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon.
6
Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it browns.
7
Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve.
8
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 ts.
9
Reheat the pan over a high heat and add the dried chilies.
10
Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, then return the chicken to the pan.
11
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.
12
Serve immediately over white rice.

310

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound chicken breasts boneless, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, dark, 2 teaspoon rice wine or sherry, dry, 1 teaspoon ginger root finely chopped, and more.

Yes, General Tao'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!

General Tao's Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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