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General Tso’s Chicken

Delicious General Tso’s Chicken Recipe in Just 30 Minutes

This General Tso’s Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce for a restaurant-style meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 386
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1/4 cup extra light olive oil, for frying plus more as needed
  • 2 tbsp minced ginger from a 2-inch piece of ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic or 1 tbsp grated or finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or added to taste
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional for garnish
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss chicken in batches with cornstarch, tapping off the excess. Set dredged chicken on a platter and set aside.
  2. In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and whisk to combine.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sautéing until golden on both sides and cooked through then remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Leave at least 1 tbsp oil in the pan.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  5. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer while stirring. Let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the vinegar a little. Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce or rice vinegar to taste if desired. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 26g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by substituting chicken with tofu or shrimp, or adding vegetables like bell peppers for extra color and nutrients.

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