The General's Chicken for One Recipe

Name: The General's Chicken for One
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2inch pieces; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 dash white pepper; 1 large egg white, beaten; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon water; 1 medium garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (about 1 inch piece); ½ teaspoon sugar (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (or more to taste); ¼ cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional); peanut oil, for frying; 1 green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2inch pieces
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 dash white pepper
1 large egg white, beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon water
1 medium garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (about 1 inch piece)
½ teaspoon sugar (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (or more to taste)
¼ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
peanut oil, for frying
1 green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a small bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, pepper, egg white, 3 teaspoons cornstarch; stir until mixed and clumpy.
2
Whisk the remaining cornstarch with water in a cup to form a paste.
3
To the cup add garlic, ginger, sugar, vinegar, chicken broth hoisin sauce (if using), and soy sauce (if using); mix to form a sauce.
4
Heat enough oil in a skillet or wok to measure 1/2 inch deep over medium high heat.
5
Cook chicken, in a single layer, while stir frying, until golden and crisped, about 2 or 3 minutes; drain on paper toweling.
6
Pour out all but 1 teaspoon of the oil, add green onions and red pepper flakes; stir fry 1 minute.
7
Add sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Return chicken to skillet or wok to heat through and coat with sauce.

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* 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: 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2inch pieces, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 dash white pepper, 1 large egg white, beaten, and more.

Yes, The General's Chicken for One 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!

The General's Chicken for One

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Variations & substitutions

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