Name: General Tso's chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons ginger (grated); 1 teaspoon chili flakes ((adjust to taste)); 1/4 cup green onions (chopped (for garnish)); Sesame seeds ((for garnish))

General Tso’s chicken

General Tso’s chicken is a popular Chinese dish that consists of crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. It is typically served with steamed rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. The dish is known for its flavorful combination of ingredients, which include soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons ginger grated
1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup green onions chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are fully coated. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in batches and cook until they become crispy and golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until all the chicken pieces are coated in the sauce.
Serve the General Tso’s chicken over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 52g (104%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 146mg (49%)Sodium: 2286mg (99%)Potassium: 984mg (28%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 20g (22%)Vitamin A: 280IU (6%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 43mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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