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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1- by 4-inch strips; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 ounces crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Chex, finely ground (rounded 1/2 cup); Nonstick cooking spray; 2 cloves garlic, cracked; 2 ginger coins, cracked; 2 dried red chiles, broken in half; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons agave syrup; 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 cups broccoli florets (about 10 ounces); 4 cups cooked brown rice, for serving; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1- by 4-inch strips
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ounces crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Chex, finely ground (rounded 1/2 cup)
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cloves garlic, cracked
2 ginger coins, cracked
2 dried red chiles, broken in half
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons agave syrup
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups broccoli florets (about 10 ounces)
4 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Toss the chicken in a bowl with the egg white and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
4
Mix 2 teaspoons vegetable oil into the ground rice cereal, rubbing it in with your fingers.
5
Dredge the chicken strips in the cereal.
6
Place the coated strips in one layer on a rack set in a baking sheet and coat lightly with the nonstick cooking spray.
7
Bake until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
8
Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into large bite-size pieces.
9
Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
10
Add the garlic, ginger and dried chiles.
11
Stir for a couple of minutes, then add the chicken broth, soy sauce, agave and vinegar.
12
Mix the corn starch with 3 tablespoons water, and whisk into the sauce.
13
Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes.
14
The sauce should be thick, but pourable.
15
Keep warm.
16
Put the broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water.
17
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
18
Divide the chicken and broccoli evenly among four plates and drizzle the sauce over the top.
19
Serve the rice on the side.
20
Garnish with the sliced scallions.

1186

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1- by 4-inch strips, 1 egg white, lightly beaten, Kosher salt, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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