General Tso'S Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstarch; 3 lb deboned chicken meat cut into large chunks; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup cooking wine; 1 cup salad oil; 1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth; 2 cups scallions, diced; 1 tsp M.S.G. (optional); 16 small dried hot peppers

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cornstarch
3 lb deboned chicken meat cut into large chunks
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup cooking wine
1 cup salad oil
1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
2 cups scallions, diced
1 tsp M.S.G. (optional)
16 small dried hot peppers

1
To make sauce, mix cornstarch and water together.
2
Add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and wine.
3
Then add chicken broth and M.S.G. and stir until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
4
In separate bowl, mix chicken, soy sauce and pepper.
5
Stir in egg.
6
Add cornstarch until chicken is coated evenly.
7
Add oil to help separate chicken pieces.
8
Divide chicken into small quantities and deep-fry at 350 degrees until crispy.
9
Drain on a paper towel.
10
Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot.
11
Add scallions and peppers and stir-fry briefly.
12
Stir sauce; add to wok.
13
Place chicken in sauce and cook until sauce thickens.
14
Add either cornstarch or water as needed.
15
Serve with rice.

1710

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/2 cup cornstarch, 3 lb deboned chicken meat cut into large chunks, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, General Tso'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 Tso'S Chicken

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