General Tso's Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
General Tso's Chicken
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General Tso's Chicken is a Chinese-American takeout classic that you can easily make at home. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 to 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
To Finish
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
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Instructions
- Cut 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large egg whites, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Submerge chicken breast pieces in mixture and set aside.
- Meanwhile, pour enough vegetable oil into a large pot or saucepan to cover the bottom with 2 inches of vegetable oil Heat to 350 degrees F. Working in small batches, fry chicken pieces until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large skillet, whisk together 1/4 cup of the water with the 2 tablespoons cornstarch until dissolved. Whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of water along with 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Place the skillet over high heat and bring to a simmer. The sauce will thicken upon simmering. Let simmer up to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Add in chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onion (if using).
Notes
- Serving Suggestion: General Tso's chicken is great served over rice with steamed veggies like broccoli.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1406mg
(59%)
Potassium
546mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1406mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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