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 12 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and cubed; 4 eggs, beaten; ¾ cup cornstarch, plus; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons szechwan chili sauce; 2 ⅓ tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons rice wine; 4 ½ tablespoons sugar; 4 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup chicken stock (optional)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and cubed
4 eggs, beaten
¾ cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons szechwan chili sauce
2 ⅓ tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons rice wine
4 ½ tablespoons sugar
4 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup chicken stock (optional)

1
In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 3/4 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat.
2
If the mixture is too thick, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces.
3
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and chili sauce.
4
First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400).
5
Fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cooking the chicken until crispy and done.
6
Remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated).
7
You can maintain them in a 275 degree oven while the others are cooking.
8
The General's Favorite Sauce: Leave about 1 Tablespoon of the oil in the wok and add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes).
9
Return the chicken to the wok and toss to coat.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Serves 6, along with steamed broccoli and rice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and cubed, 4 eggs, beaten, ¾ cup cornstarch, plus, 1 tablespoon 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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