5.0 from 30 votes
General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Make this homemade General Tso's Chicken with crispy chicken bites stir fried in a simple sweet and spicy sauce, easy to make and better than takeout!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
FOR THE GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light soy sauce)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
FOR THE GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN
- 2 pounds boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 Hot Peppers chopped (Use Chinese peppers, Thai peppers or others that are available to you)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
- 6 scallions chopped
- For Garnish: Fresh chopped scallions, sesame seeds, spicy chili flakes, extra sliced peppers
Instructions
MAKE THE GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN SAUCE
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a medium sized bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
FOR THE GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN
- Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with the cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to evenly coat each piece.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or pan to high heat and swirl to coat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the each side of the chicken forms a crispy brown crust. Don't let it stick to the bottom of the pan.
- When the chicken is nearly cooked through, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the hot peppers, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the reserved sauce and reserved chicken to the wok and bring to a simmer. Toss to combine. Cook another 2 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve! It is best with rice!
Notes
- Calories estimated without the rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.