General Tsao Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tsao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce:; 1/2 cup cornstarch (corn flour); 1/4 cup water; 1+1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1+1/2 tsp minced ginger root; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup cooking wine; 1+1/2 cup hot chicken broth; 1 tsp monosodium glutamate (optional); Meat:; 3 lbs deboned dark chicken meat, cut into large chunks; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup cornstarch (corn flour); Vegetable oil for deep-frying; 2 cups sliced green onions; 16 small dried hot peppers

Servings: persons

Sauce:
1/2 cup cornstarch (corn flour)
1/4 cup water
1+1/2 tsp minced garlic
1+1/2 tsp minced ginger root
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup cooking wine
1+1/2 cup hot chicken broth
1 tsp monosodium glutamate (optional)
Meat:
3 lbs deboned dark chicken meat, cut into large chunks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch (corn flour)
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
2 cups sliced green onions
16 small dried hot peppers

1
Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with water. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, vinegar, wine, chicken broth and MSG (if desired). Stir until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
2
In separate bowl, mix chicken, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white pepper. Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and mix until chicken pieces are coated evenly. Add cup of vegetable oil to help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken into small quantities and deep-fry at 350 degrees until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3
Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly. Stir sauce and add to wok. Place chicken in sauce and cook until sauce thickens.

1173

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce:, 1/2 cup cornstarch (corn flour), 1/4 cup water, 1+1/2 tsp minced garlic, and more.

Yes, General Tsao 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.

General Tsao Chicken

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