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General Tso’s Chicken

Crispy General Tso's Chicken That Beats Takeout Every Time

This flavorful General Tso's Chicken is homemade and delicious, combining sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Half for dredging, half for thickening
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can use white vinegar as substitute
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Use both white and green parts
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • paper towels

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the cubes with beaten eggs, ensuring they're well-coated.
  2. Coat with Cornstarch: Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken, covering each piece thoroughly.
  3. Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Fry the Chicken: Cook the chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together reduced-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame oil.
  6. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and sauté the white parts of green onions, minced garlic, and fresh ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Combine Sauce and Chicken: Add the sauce mixture to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Toss and Garnish: Return the crispy chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well-coated. Garnish with the green parts of green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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