General Tso's Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    430 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, American

General Tso's Chicken

This Asian-inspired dish is the perfect mixture of juicy chicken and savory sauce!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup cornstarch + 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or as needed, divided
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, white and green divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Sauce

  • ½ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 red pepper flakes whole, or 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
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Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1" cubes. Season with salt & pepper and toss with egg. Remove chicken from egg and toss with ½ cup cornstarch.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook until crisp and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more oil if needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the whites of the green onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sauce ingredients and simmer 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Slowly drizzle cornstarch into the sauce while whisking until it is slightly thickened. Toss sauce with cooked chicken and garnish with remaining green onion.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 430 (22%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 1180mg (49%) Potassium 742mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 296IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 430 22%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 1180mg 49%
Potassium 742mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 296IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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