General Tso'S Chicken (Le Piment Rouge) Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Chicken (Le Piment Rouge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces chicken legs, deboned; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups soya oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons dry chili peppers; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; MARINADE; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

10 ounces chicken legs, deboned
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups soya oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons dry chili peppers
1 teaspoon sesame oil
MARINADE
1 egg white
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
For the best results use skinned deboned legs of capon.
2
Cut the chicken into pieces no larger than 1 inch square.
3
Prepare marinade by combining egg white, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a large bowl.
4
Add chicken pieces and set aside for two hours.
5
In a deep pot, heat the oil until it reaches 350 degrees.
6
In a basket, or with a slotted spoon, lower several marinated chicken pieces into the fat.
7
Fry about one or two minutes or until the chicken becomes crisp; test for doneness before completing the batch.
8
Continue until all pieces have been fried.
9
Set oil and cooked chicken pieces aside.
10
In a wok, on high heat, reheat two tablespoons of the reserved oil.
11
Add prepared ginger, scallions, garlic and chili peppers.
12
Stir to prevent burning.
13
Add the fried chicken and stir quickly.Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and cornstarch mixed with chicken stock.
14
Remove from the heat and stir sesame oil into the sauce.
15
Spoon the mixture on to a hot platter and serve immediately with steamed rice.

1338

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces chicken legs, deboned, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups soya oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Chicken (Le Piment Rouge) 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 (Le Piment Rouge)

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