General Tso Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tso Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade sauce; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups water; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 4 cups vegetable oil; 2 green onions optional

Servings: persons

marinade sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups vegetable oil
2 green onions optional

1
Marinade: whisk the hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a bowl
2
Remove 6 tbsp of marinade and add to a gallon zip lock bag along with the chicken. Move to fridge for at least 30 minutes. Keep remaining marinade in bowl.
3
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet until shimmering
4
Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant
5
Add 2 cups of the marinade to the skillet (there will be leftover in the bowl) and simmer.
6
Whisk constantly until the mixture is dark brown and thickened.
7
Remove sauce from heat, cover, and keep warm
8
Whisk egg whites in a shallow dish until foamy, set aside
9
In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, flour, baking soda, and remaining marinade. Mix until it resembles coarse meal.
10
Remove chicken from fridge. Pat chicken dry.
11
Toss half the chicken into the egg whites until coated.
12
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
13
Transfer chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
14
Heat remaining oil in a dutch oven to 350 degrees.
15
Fry half the chicken until golden brown (about 3 minutes) turning halfway through.
16
Place on paper towels to drain.
17
Warm the sauce until simmering. Add chicken. Toss and serve.

2920

kcal

Calories

256

Fat

113

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinade sauce, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, General Tso 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.

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General Tso Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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