General Tso Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
General Tso Chicken
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Make your own take out at home with this homemade General Tso Chicken recipe. Chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy sauce - this easy recipe is better than the Chinese take out!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 6 green onions sliced, plus more for topping
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds for topping
- prepared rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and water. Set aside.
- Place the cornstarch in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag, then shake until the chicken is coated with the cornstarch.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken just until browned. Remove from the skillet to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the green onions, the ginger and the red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens a bit. Add the chicken back into the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the sesame oil.
- Serve over rice, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional information does not include sesame seeds or rice.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional information does not include sesame seeds or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1027mg
(43%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1027mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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