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Nicole Grace

General Tso's Chicken: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A delicious and popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the fried chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a healthier version, bake the chicken instead of frying. Coat the chicken with cornstarch and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  • Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers to the skillet for extra vegetables and color.

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