General Tso Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
General Tso Recipe
Description
This General Tso Recipe starts by seasoning bite-sized chicken breast pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking them quickly in avocado oil over medium-high heat until cooked through. The sauce is a mixture of brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger and garlic, and a mild chili puree, blended to a balanced savory and slightly sweet profile with a gentle heat.
Once the sauce starts boiling, a cornstarch and cold water slurry is slowly added to thicken it to a glossy coating. The cooked chicken is then tossed in the bubbling sauce until fully coated. Garnishing with fresh green onion slices and toasted sesame seeds adds a fresh and nutty finish.
Serve this dish over steamed rice to complement the strong flavors of the sauce with a neutral base. It can also be adapted to use shrimp or pork instead of chicken and can be adjusted for spiciness by increasing the chili component.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1” pieces, boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- ¼ teaspoon red chile puree
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add to a skillet over medium-high heat with the avocado oil.
- Cook, stirring until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small mixing bowl, make the sauce by combining brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, red chile puree, and garlic. Whisk until completely combined.
- Add the sauce to the chicken and turn the heat down to medium.
- In a separate small bowl, make the cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- When the sauce begins to boil, pour in the cornstarch slurry. Mix simmering until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice topped with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the chicken; add the sauce when chicken is nearly done to maintain tenderness.
- To increase spiciness, add more chili puree, sriracha, or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- The sauce is versatile and works well with shrimp or pork as alternatives to chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1285mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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