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 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 each egg whites beaten frothy; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 each hot chili peppers dried, broken in half; 2 each garlic cloves chopped fine; 1 inch ginger root piece, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon white wine; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 each egg whites beaten frothy
1 cup vegetable oil
3 each hot chili peppers dried, broken in half
2 each garlic cloves chopped fine
1 inch ginger root piece, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
In a glass bowl, place chicken pieces.
2
Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1tablespoon cornstarch.
3
Blend in beaten egg white.
4
Pour over chicken and toss to coat well.
5
Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
6
In a small bowl, combine remaining soy sauce, vinegar, white wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; mix until smooth.
7
Stir in sugar, sesame oil and salt.
8
In a wok heat oil.
9
Deep-fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, about 1 minute, or until golden brown.
10
Remove and drain on paper towel.
11
Pour all but 2 tablespoons oil out of wok.
12
To the wok, add chili peppers, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
13
Pour sauce mixture into wok and cook, stirring, about 1 minute, until thickened.
14
Return chicken pieces to wok.
15
Mix well and serve immediately.
16
I like to serve this with rice and Sauteed Snow Peas and Red Peppers.
17
The chicken is spicy hot with the dried chili peppers, so adjust to your taste.

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 each egg whites beaten frothy, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions