General Tso Chicken Cutlets Recipe

Name: General Tso Chicken Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional); 3 tbsp corn starch; 1/2 cup Chicken broth or water; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp corn starch; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 3 tbsp catsup; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp dried ground ginger

Servings: persons

1
Place each piece of chicken, one at a time, between plastic wrap.
2
Pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
3
Mix all the cutlet ingredients (first 5 after the chicken) except the chicken, together in a bowl large enough to hold all the chicken.
4
Add the chicken cutlets to the the bowl, mix well.
5
Set aside.
6
Mix all tso sauce (every thing else but the oil and bread crumbs) ingredients.
7
I used about 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper for a little heat.
8
Adjust to your taste.
9
Added enough oil to a skillet to come up about 1/4 - 1/3 way up the cutlets.
10
Set on medium to medium-high heat.
11
I use the cutlets as is, the corn starch coating gives it slight crunch, but if you desire a thicker breading, dredge in seasoned flour or coat with bread crumbs.
12
Add cutlets to hot oil, fry until golden, flip, fry other side.
13
Depending on your thickness, 2-4 minutes a side.
14
Set each cooked cutlet out to drain.
15
When all cutlets are fried, remove all but about a tablespoon of oil.
16
Give the tso sauce one final stir, the add to the skillet.
17
Bring to a boil, boil for about 1 minute, until thick.
18
Turn heat down to medium - medium low.
19
Adds cutlets back to skillet to warm back up and coat with the sauce.
20
Serve with rice, noodles or a side of your choice (couscous shown here)
21
note - I am using both chicken breast and chicken thighs in these pictures.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional), 3 tbsp corn starch, and more.

Yes, General Tso Chicken Cutlets 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 Cutlets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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