General Tso's Chicken
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4.7
69 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
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
General Tso's Chicken
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Savory and sweet with the perfect hint of heat, this General Tso's Chicken is my favorite Chinese take-out dish to make at home!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon ginger peeled and grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
- 6 cloves garlic minced (about 2 Tbsp)
Garnish
- sesame seeds
- green onion thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Chop the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Add them to a medium bowl with 1/3 cup cornstarch and toss until the chicken is completely coated. Set aside.
- Make the sauce by mixing the sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, water, chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic in a medium bowl.
- Place the vegetable oil into a deep pan over medium-high heat and allow the oil to get hot. (Test the heat by throwing in a pinch of cornstarch, when it sizzles immediately it is hot enough for the chicken.) Place the chicken into the hot oil and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Flip the chicken periodically so it cooks evenly. Then transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chopped green onions and cook until fragrant.
- Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a slow boil. Add in the chicken, stir to coat, and then reduce the temperature to medium-low. Stir often to thicken the sauce.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, top the chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving over cooked rice.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
69 reviews
Excellent
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