Super-Easy General Tso Chicken Recipe

Name: Super-Easy General Tso Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 cup water; 6 tablespoons hot sauce (tobasco); 1 cup white sugar; 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken base; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, in 4 tbs water to thicken; 1 (16 ounce) package of frozen Chinese vegetables, cooked to package directions; 4 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1
Mix the soy sauce, water, hot sauce, sugar, boullion, and ginger in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Cut the heat down and simmer while you prepare the chicken.
2
Take your chicken and cut into bite-size cubes. Now, at this point you can either use a boxed batter mix to add a coating on it (and deep-fry according to the box mix), or you can just stir-fry your plain chicken in a little oil until thoroughly cooked.
3
Going back to your sauce, use the cornstarch in water to thicken it. Then add your cooked chicken. If you battered your chicken, it's ready to eat (don't leave the battered chicken too long before eating or it will get soggy). If you stir-fried plain chicken, use this time to simmer it awhile and prepare your veggies and rice.
4
Serve this chicken over the veggies and rice.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, 6 tablespoons hot sauce (tobasco), and more.

Yes, Super-Easy General Tso 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!

Super-Easy General Tso Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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