General Tsao Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tsao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3 tsp Chopped garlic; 2 tsp Chopped ginger; 6 Green onions, chopped into 1 inch lengths; 3 Red Thai chillies, chopped; 3 tbsp Dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 3 tbsp Chicken stock; 4 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Corn starch; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 Black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tsp Chopped garlic
2 tsp Chopped ginger
6 Green onions, chopped into 1 inch lengths
3 Red Thai chillies, chopped
3 tbsp Dark soy sauce
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
3 tbsp Chicken stock
4 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Corn starch
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Black pepper

1
Cut the chicken thighs into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
2
Season with black pepper and marinade in a bowl for 10 minutes with a splash of soy sauce.
3
Cook in a non stick frying pan until browned.
4
Set aside for later.
5
In a large clean frying pan heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
6
Add garlic, ginger, chillies and half of the green onions.
7
Cook together until softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken stock, sugar and sesame oil.
9
Bring to a boil and then stir in the chicken.
10
Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
11
Mix the corn starch with a small amount of water in a cup.
12
Increase the heat on the frying pan to bring to a boil.
13
Slowly stir in the corn starch mixture to thicken the sauce to your liking, its not necessary to add all of the corn starch.
14
Add the remaining green onions and cook for 1 minute.
15
Serve over rice or noodles.

474

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 3 tsp Chopped garlic, 2 tsp Chopped ginger, 6 Green onions, chopped into 1 inch lengths, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

General Tsao Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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