General Tsao'S Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tsao'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup hot chicken broth; 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG); 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped green onions; 16 chile peppers, sun-dried

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup hot chicken broth
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green onions
16 chile peppers, sun-dried

1
To Make Sauce: In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Mix together. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white wine vinegar. Then add chicken broth and monosodium glutamate and stir all together until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
2
To Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper. Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Add oil to help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken into small quantities and deep fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3
To Make Mixture: Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add scallions and dried chile peppers and stir-fry briefly. Remove sauce from refrigerator and stir. Add sauce to wok. Then add fried chicken and cook until sauce thickens (add cornstarch or water as needed until sauce is as thick as you like it).

1708

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

127

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, General Tsao'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.

General Tsao'S Chicken

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