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 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup water; ½ cup cornstarch; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste); 1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, minced; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup low sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar; ¼ cup cooking wine; 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 3 eggs; 1 cup cornstarch (plus more); canola oil (for frying); 4 green onions, sliced; 16 small dried hot peppers (or 1 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
¼ cup water
½ cup cornstarch
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, minced
¾ cup sugar
½ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup cooking wine
1 12 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 eggs
1 cup cornstarch (plus more)
canola oil (for frying)
4 green onions, sliced
16 small dried hot peppers (or 1 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes)

1
In a medium sauce pan heat the chicken broth and water to a low boil.
2
Add the cornstarch and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
3
Add the sugar, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, cooking wine, garlic and ginger, stirring constantly.
4
Set aside.
5
In a separate bowl mix the soy sauce and eggs together.
6
Add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth (Add additional cornstarch if needed to make the sauce thick enough to adhere to the chicken).
7
Add the chicken and toss to coat.
8
Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet.
9
Deep fry the chicken at 350 degrees until crispy (about 2-3 minutes).
10
Drain on paper towels and set aside and keep warm.
11
Place a small amount of oil in the skillet and heat until hot.
12
Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly, about 1-2 mintues.
13
Stir sauce and add to the pan.
14
Place chicken in the sauce and cook until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).

917

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup water, ½ cup cornstarch, 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste), 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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