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Sweet and Spicy General Tso's Chicken

A beloved Asian dish with a balance of sweet and spicy flavor profiles. The succulent chicken pieces coated in a vibrant sauce will surely be a hit with everyone.
3
34 min
TOTAL TIME
462
CALORIES
$1.36
PER SERVING
Sweet and Spicy General Tso's Chicken
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Green Onions
1/3 cup green onions
finely sliced
Soy Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
finely minced
Cornstarch
1/4 cup cornstarch
Sea Salt
1 tsp sea salt
Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Pineapple Juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
unsweetened
Fresh Red Chili Pepper
1 whole fresh red chili pepper
finely chopped
Fresh Ginger
1/2 tsp fresh ginger
finely grated
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into bite-sized pieces
Directions
6 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
22 min
COOK TIME
34 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season the diced chicken with sea salt and black pepper. Then toss it in cornstarch until pieces are evenly coated.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the chicken. This should take about 8 minutes and ensure the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, soy sauce, unsweetened pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, chopped red chili, and grated ginger. Mix well.
4
Pour the sauce into the emptied skillet. Let it simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, until it thickens.
5
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir until the chicken is well coated and heated through.
6
Serve hot, garnished with finely sliced green onions. Perfect with stir-fried vegetables and steamed white rice.
Health Info
Macros
24g
CARBS
23g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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