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: 34 lb boneless chicken breast; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, Finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ⅓ cup oil, preferably peanut; 2 dried red chilies, cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon orange rind, Chopped or 2 teaspoons dried citrus peel, soaked & coarsely chopped; ½ teaspoon roasted sichuan peppercorn, finely ground (optional); 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

34 lb boneless chicken breast
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon gingerroot, Finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
⅓ cup oil, preferably peanut
2 dried red chilies, cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon orange rind, Chopped or 2 teaspoons dried citrus peel, soaked & coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon roasted sichuan peppercorn, finely ground (optional)
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil

1
CUT CHICKEN INTO THIN SLICES 2 inches long, cutting against the grain.
2
Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3
Mix well, and then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes.
4
Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon.
6
Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it br owns.
7
Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve.
8
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
9
Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried chiles.
10
Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to the pan.
11
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.
12
Serve the dish at once.

6507

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

Carbs

1201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb boneless chicken breast, 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon gingerroot, Finely chopped, 1 teaspoon 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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