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: 2 lb. chicken meat; 1/2 c. rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce; 4 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. green onion, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves; 2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper; 1/2 c. soy sauce; 3/4 to 1 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. sesame oil; 1 egg; 1/4 c. water; 1/8 inch slice ginger; oil to fry chicken in

Servings: persons

2 lb. chicken meat
1/2 c. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 c. soy sauce
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1/8 inch slice ginger
oil to fry chicken in

1
Cut chicken into bite-size chunks.
2
Mix egg and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
3
Add chicken; stir until well coated.
4
Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Do not cover. Mix together 2 tablespoons cornstarch in cool water and set aside.
7
Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, dark soy and sesaame oil.
8
Add 1 tablespoon oil to hot pan.
9
Quickly fry red pepper, onions, garlic and ginger until they become hot.
10
Add soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
11
Add just enough cornstarch mixture to thicken.
12
Stir in chicken pieces.
13
Serve with steamed rice.
14
Experiment with amounts of ingredients to get it the way you like it.

721

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. chicken meat, 1/2 c. rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce, 4 Tbsp. cornstarch, 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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