General Tsos Chicken

1. 1

   In a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth.

2. 2

   Add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, pineapple and red pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

4. 4

   Add chicken, and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Slice red pepper and separate broccoli into florets; set aside.

6. 6

   In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Lift half the chicken from the egg white mixture (shaking off the excess), and add to skillet.

8. 8

   Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet).

10. 10

    Add soy mixture to the skillet, then add broccoli and red pepper and any of the pineapple juice to taste, if desired.

11. 11

    Cover; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat.

13. 13

    Serve with rice.

14. 14

    This recipe is easy to double.

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