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General Tso’s Chicken

Savory General Tso’s Chicken: Easy Homemade Comfort Food

Make delicious General Tso's Chicken at home with this easy recipe, featuring a crispy coating and a sweet and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or rice flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour if needed
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 large egg whites whipped to help bind the coating
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce or mix of soy sauce and sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening sauce

Equipment

  • Large pan or wok
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Slotted spoon
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat Chicken: Mix cornstarch and flour in a bowl. Whisk egg whites and dip chicken pieces, then coat in flour mixture.
  3. Heat Oil: In a pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Test by dropping a bit of flour mixture into the oil.
  4. Fry Chicken: Fry coated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Make Sauce: Mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until combined.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Simmer sauce mixture in a saucepan and add cornstarch mixed with water for thickness.
  7. Combine: Add fried chicken to sauce, toss to coat, and serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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