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Velvety General Tso's Chicken

Revel in this iconic Chinese-American flavor powerhouse of crispy tender chicken pieces cloaked in a tangy, spicy, slightly sweet sauce. Let the essence of green onions, garlic, and a hint of sesame transport you to your favorite Asian food haunt. No need for tricky measurements or cautious cooking!
5
45 min
TOTAL TIME
624
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
Velvety General Tso's Chicken
Directions
CHICKEN
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season the chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.
2
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cornstarch. Make sure all the pieces are well-coated.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add all the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUCE
4
In the same pan, add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
5
Next, stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and dried red chili peppers. Bring to a simmer.
6
Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes or until it becomes slightly thickened.
7
Finally, add the sesame oil and the crispy chicken cubes to the sauce. Stir well to coat every piece of chicken with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
SERVING
8
Serve your General Tso's Chicken garnished with the green parts of the chopped green onions. Enjoy this flavorful dish!
Health Info
Macros
47g
CARBS
33g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
EGGS
WHEAT
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