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 egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks; 4 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces; vegetable oil; 16 small dried chilies; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons sugar; 4 teaspoons rice vinegar; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ cup chicken broth; ¼ cup water; ¼ cup dry sherry

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks
4 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
vegetable oil
16 small dried chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup water
¼ cup dry sherry

1
Whisk together thoroughly the egg and cornstarch.
2
Add pieces of chicken, turning to coat evenly.
3
In wok or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 350F.
4
Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time until lightly browned and just cooked through.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Combine sauce ingredients, mixing well.
7
Set aside.
8
Remove all but 1 T of oil from wok and heat until hot.
9
Add chili peppers and cook until blackened.
10
Add onions and stir-fry about one minute.
11
Add garlic and ginger, cooking briefly, but do not brown.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Set aside.
14
Add deep-frying oil back into wok and heat to 400F.
15
Return chicken to wok and cook until crisp and golden brown.
16
Drain on paper towels.
17
Remove oil from wok.
18
Put the sauce back in the wok with the onions and peppers.
19
Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
20
Add chicken and cook, stirring until well coated and heated through.
21
Serve over rice.

391

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks, 4 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

General Tso's Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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