General Tsos Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tsos Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Uncooked Chicken, Cubed; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 head Broccoli, Cut Into Florets And Steamed (optional); 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Honey; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (or To Taste); 1/2 cups Water Or Chicken Stock, Or Less As Needed

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Uncooked Chicken, Cubed
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 head Broccoli, Cut Into Florets And Steamed (optional)
3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (or To Taste)
1/2 cups Water Or Chicken Stock, Or Less As Needed

1
Mix together chicken coating: corn starch, baking soda, and salt and pepper.
2
Coat chicken by tossing it with corn starch mixture.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Once hot, add coated chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 810 minutes.
5
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, corn starch, garlic, red pepper flakes, and half of the water or chicken stock sauce.
6
Add sauce mixture to the skillet once the chicken is cooked.
7
Bring to a simmer and simmer until thickened.
8
If the sauce is too sticky or thick, you can add the remaining water or chicken stock to slightly thin it.
9
If desired, add steamed broccoli.
10
Serve over rice.

489

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda, Salt And Pepper, to taste, 1 pound Uncooked Chicken, Cubed, and more.

Yes, General Tsos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

General Tsos Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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