General Tsos Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tsos Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed; 3/4 cups Soy Sauce, Divided; 1 teaspoon White Pepper; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 cup Cornstarch, Divided; 4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying (or As Needed To Fill Your Pan); 1/4 cups White Vinegar (and Make It A Scant 1/4 Cup); 1/4 cups Dry Sherry; 1/2 cups Sugar; Might Need To Add Another 1/4 If You Want It Sweeter; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Chicken Bouillon, Or 1 1/2 Cups Hot Chicken Broth; 1 teaspoon Wok Oil Or Vegetable Oil; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Grated Ginger; 2 teaspoons Dried Red Chili Peppers, Crushed (Include Some Seeds If You Like Extra Heat); 1/2 cups Scallions, Chopped; 6 cups Cooked White Rice For Serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
3/4 cups Soy Sauce, Divided
1 teaspoon White Pepper
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 cup Cornstarch, Divided
4 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying (or As Needed To Fill Your Pan)
1/4 cups White Vinegar (and Make It A Scant 1/4 Cup)
1/4 cups Dry Sherry
1/2 cups Sugar; Might Need To Add Another 1/4 If You Want It Sweeter
1- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Chicken Bouillon, Or 1 1/2 Cups Hot Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Wok Oil Or Vegetable Oil
1- 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1- 1/2 teaspoon Grated Ginger
2 teaspoons Dried Red Chili Peppers, Crushed (Include Some Seeds If You Like Extra Heat)
1/2 cups Scallions, Chopped
6 cups Cooked White Rice For Serving

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Combine chicken, 1/4 c. soy sauce, and white pepper in a bowl.
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Add beaten egg.
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Preheat oil in a pan.
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When oil is hot, add 3/4 c. cornstarch to chicken and combine thoroughly.
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Fry chicken in batches until brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch.
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Use a larger pan and dont fill it too much, or it can overflow.
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Let chicken drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
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Combine 1/4 c. cornstarch, 1/2 c. soy sauce, vinegar, sherry, sugar, and chicken bouillon in a medium bowl.
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Heat a wok to medium heat and add oil.
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Saute garlic, ginger, and crushed chili for about 30 seconds, or until garlic starts to brown.
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Add sauce.
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Stir constantly until sauce starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
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Add scallions.
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Return chicken to pan and stir until chicken is coated with sauce.
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Serve with hot rice.

4074

kcal

Calories

262

Fat

289

Carbs

142

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

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed, 3/4 cups Soy Sauce, Divided, 1 teaspoon White Pepper, 1 whole Egg, Beaten, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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