General Tso (First Wok-Copycat) Recipe

Name: General Tso (First Wok-Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 5 tablespoons plum sauce; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 dash powdered ginger; 1 dash garlic salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 scallions; 12 dry red peppers; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 lbs chicken, sliced; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons plum sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
1 dash powdered ginger
1 dash garlic salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 scallions
12 dry red peppers
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs chicken, sliced
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Marinade chicken in additional sherry, garlic, and sugar.
2
Make rice.
3
Combine hoisin, plum sauce, sherry, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sugar, powdered ginger, and garlic salt in a bowl. Adjust to taste if needed.
4
Chop scallions and reserve green tops.
5
Saute scallion bottoms, red peppers, minced garlic and minced ginger.
6
Drain from pan and reserve.
7
add one egg, beaten, to the chicken with corn starch.
8
Heat oil again add more if needed and cook chicken on medium high until brown and cooked through.
9
Add sauce and cook just until thick.
10
Add reserved veggies -- looks better if you don't stir them inches.
11
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.
12
Enjoy!

778

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 5 tablespoons plum sauce, 2 tablespoons sherry wine, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, General Tso (First Wok-Copycat) 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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