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General Tso's Chicken
Make General Tso's chicken, our favorite sweet and spicy takeout classic, fresh at home in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bunch broccoli florets, cut into bit-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups cooked white rice or cooked noodles
Instructions
- Mix sugar, chili sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour and cornstarch. In a third bowl, beat soy sauce and egg white. Add chicken to the egg white mixture and toss to coat, then transfer the coated chicken to the flour bowl and toss around.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add floured chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7–8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and crispy.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until broccoli is softened, then add the chili sauce mixture to the skillet and cook for 2-3 more minutes, making sure to coat the broccoli and chicken.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container(s) for 3-4 days or in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. The best way to reheat is in a sauté pan, but if you're in a hurry it can be microwaved.
- We like to partially freeze the chicken, which makes it easier to cut into even-sized chicken cubes using a sharp knife. Allow it to thaw before making the recipe.
- For an even milder dish, use less chili sauce. For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- We have found that eggs are easier to separate when they are cold, but then let the egg white come to room temperature to combine better with the soy sauce.
- No deep frying with its recipe; we love that we can pan-fry the coated chicken in just a small amount of oil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.