General Tso'S Favorite Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Favorite Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine (or dry Sherry); 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; Sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 6 small dried red chilies; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch lengths; 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chili; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

Marinade
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine (or dry Sherry)
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
6 small dried red chilies
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 green onions, cut into 1 inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chili
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place chicken in marinade and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
3
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add chilies and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed chilies; stir-fry for 1 minute.
4
Add sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
5
Place chicken on a serving plate and sprinkle with peanuts.

469

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine (or dry Sherry), 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Favorite 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 Favorite Chicken

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