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General Tso's Chicken
General Tso's Chicken features bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thigh coated in cornstarch and deep-fried until crispy, then tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and broth. Aromatics like ginger, minced garlic, and green onions enrich the sauce, which thickens to coat the chicken evenly. Sesame seeds and sliced green onion garnish the dish, adding a nutty crunch and fresh brightness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
422 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 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
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% 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.