General Tso'S Chicken (Unbreaded) Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Chicken (Unbreaded)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; vegetable oil or cooking spray; 2 cups hot water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1/2 cup cornstarch (you may want to reduce this to 1/4 cup); 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup soy sauce (I use Kikkoman, most generic kinds are watery); 1/4 cup cooking sherry; 1/4 cup rice vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it) or 1/4 cup white vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it); 1/2 - 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (I don't usually measure these); 1/3 cup green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
vegetable oil or cooking spray
2 cups hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch (you may want to reduce this to 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce (I use Kikkoman, most generic kinds are watery)
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup rice vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it) or 1/4 cup white vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it)
1/2 - 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (I don't usually measure these)
1/3 cup green onion, chopped

1
In a mixing bowl or Tupperware, dissolve chicken bouillon in hot water. Allow broth to cool to at least room temperature, then mix in cornstarch until well blended.
2
Stir in sesame oil(opt), garlic powder, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Set aside in fridge.
3
Heat oil or spray oil in wok or large skillet, brown chicken on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Add more oil, if necessary, stir fry green onions until softened.
5
Remove sauce mixture from fridge, give it a stir if any ingredients have settled to the bottom. Pour into pan with green onions, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Cook to desired thickness. I like mine nicely thickened and with a dark amber color.
6
Fold in cooked chicken, evenly coating. Serve with steamed or fried rice. Enjoy! (Note: You can beef this up a little bit by adding your favorite stir fried vegetable when cooking the green onions, I often use broccoli and stir fry to tender crisp.).

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* 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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, vegetable oil or cooking spray, 2 cups hot water, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Chicken (Unbreaded) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

General Tso'S Chicken (Unbreaded)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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