4.7 from 18 votes
General Tso's Chicken
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese-American Fussion
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)
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).
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Notes
- Serving Suggestion: General Tso's chicken is great served over rice with steamed veggies like broccoli.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.