Siam Restaurant's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Name: Siam Restaurant's General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstarch in 1/4 cup water; 3 lb. chicken, cut in chunks; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1-1/2 tsp. ginger; minced; 1 tsp. white pepper; 1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 egg; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 cup oil; 1/4 cup cooking sherry; 2 cups green onions; sliced; 1-1/2 cup chicken broth; hot; 16 sm. dried hot peppers; 3/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cornstarch in 1/4 cup water
3 lb. chicken, cut in chunks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1-1/2 tsp. ginger; minced
1 tsp. white pepper
1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 egg
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup oil
1/4 cup cooking sherry
2 cups green onions; sliced
1-1/2 cup chicken broth; hot
16 sm. dried hot peppers
3/4 cup sugar

1
To make sauce, add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sherry.
2
Then add broth and stir until sugar disolves.
3
Refrigerate until needed.
4
In a seperate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and pepper.
5
Mix in egg.
6
Add cornstarch until chicken is coated evenly.
7
Add oil to help seperate the pieces.
8
Divide chicken in small quantities and deep fry at 350F until crispy and light brown.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Place a small amount of oil in a wok and heat until just hot.
11
Add onions and peppers and stir fry briefly.
12
Stir sauce and add to wok.
13
Add chicken and cook until sauce thickens.
14
Add water or cornstarch if needed.

1753

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

127

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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 1/2 cup cornstarch in 1/4 cup water, 3 lb. chicken, cut in chunks, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1-1/2 tsp. ginger; minced, and more.

Yes, Siam Restaurant's General Tso's 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!

Siam Restaurant's General Tso's Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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