The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's C

Name: The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, regular; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 6 small dried red chilies, whole; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths; ½ teaspoon dried red chili, crushed; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, regular
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
6 small dried red chilies, whole
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
½ teaspoon dried red chili, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
1 tablespoon water

1
Combine rice wine, oyster sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch & mix well.
2
Add chicken & toss to coat.
3
Let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Combine broth, vinegar, soy sauces, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
5
Place a wok over high heat until hot.
6
Add oil, swirling to coat sides.
7
Add whole chilies and stir-fry for until fragrant.
8
Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
9
Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed chilies.
10
Stir-fry for another minute.
11
Add sauce to chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
12
Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
13
Serve with white rice.

418

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry, 1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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