Tom'S General Tso'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Tom'S General Tso'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1 red chili pepper, chopped (i use thai chiles); 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 -3 tablespoons flour; 1 pinch sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 dash rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 4 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 -3 cups broccoli florets (use as little or as much as you'd like); Sauce Ingredients; 1 tablespoon oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola); 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 red chili pepper, chopped (optional); 1 pinch sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 dash rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

Marinade
1 red chili pepper, chopped (i use thai chiles)
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 dash rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 -3 cups broccoli florets (use as little or as much as you'd like)
Sauce Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red chili pepper, chopped (optional)
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 dash rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup chicken broth

1
Save yourself a little time and chop the all the garlic and ginger when you make the marinade!
2
Mix together the chili peppers, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 clove garlic, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil in a wok until sugar is dissolved. Heat it up a little just to make sure sugar is totally dissolved. Let it cool for a couple minutes.
3
Put the chicken and broccoli into a large bowl and coat it with the flour.
4
Pour the marinade over the chicken and broccoli; mix to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
5
Heat wok over high heat until very hot and add the oil.
6
Working quickly add the ginger, garlic, chili (optional), sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar and stir to combine.
7
Add the chicken and broccoli in the wok along with the marinade and continue to cook until the chicken is brown (about 1-2 minutes).
8
Once the chicken is brown, add the tomato paste and water (or broth) and stir it until the tomato paste is incorporated.
9
Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until chicken is done and sauce has thickened.
10
Taste the sauce and season to taste with more soy, vinegar, sugar, chiles, etc --
11
Serve with rice.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1 red chili pepper, chopped (i use thai chiles), 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Tom'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!

Tom'S General Tso'S Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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