General Tso'S Spicy Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bunch broccoli floret, blanched; Sauce; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; Side; 1 1/2 cups white rice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

Chicken
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch broccoli floret, blanched
Sauce
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Side
1 1/2 cups white rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Prepare rice as per instructions on the package and blanch the broccoli by boiling it for 1 - 2 minutes then shocking it in ice water, drain and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of constarch and water until smooth. Add the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, then set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of constarch, salt and pepper together. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil. Cook the chicken in batches until golden, 4 - 6 minutes or until almost done.
5
Return the broccoli florets to the pan with the chicken. Add the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened, mixture is hot and chicken is fully cooked.
6
Serve over the rice, and garnish with the scallions greens.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Spicy 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 Spicy Chicken

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