20 General Tso's Chicken Recipes to Take Your Taste Buds on an Adventure
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
General Tso's Chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish with sweet and spicy flavors that will have you licking your fingers (we won't judge!). With its combination of flavors and textures, it's no wonder why this dish has become a staple on many Chinese-American menus.
From delivery to the dinner table, we've got you covered with the best General Tso's Chicken recipes. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or something fancier to impress your guests, our roundup of recipes has something for everyone.
With these flavorsome recipes, you can take your taste buds on an adventure!
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Easy General Tso Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken is crispy and tender chicken thighs coated with a homemade general tso’s sauce.
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20 min
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$0.93
PER SERVING
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Dinner Then Dessert
General Tso's Chicken
General Tso's Chicken is a favorite Chinese food takeout choice that is sweet and slightly spicy with a kick from garlic and ginger.
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51,800
2,999
30 min
TOTAL TIME
295
CALORIES
$0.98
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Tasty
General Tso’s Chicken Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, rice wine, soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, flour, salt, vegetable oil, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, dried chili pod, rice wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water, green onion, white rice
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803
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$3.81
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Gluten Free General Tso’s Chicken
Gluten Free General Tso Chicken is easy to make in only 20 minutes! This recipe is healthy & even better than Chinese takeout with the most delicious General Tso sauce!
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1,960
28
20 min
TOTAL TIME
432
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
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Modern Meal Makeover
General Tso's Chicken
This homemade General Tso’s Chicken is made with crispy pan fried chicken and coated in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. A classic take-out dish that’s simple to make at home and tastes even better than your favorite Chinese restaurant.
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.51
PER SERVING
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Natasha's Kitchen
General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
General Tso’s Chicken is a Chinese takeout go-to. Make it all in one dish in the comfort of your home for a sweet and spicy treat!
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
306
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
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Simplified & Flavorful General Tso's Chicken
Experience the delightful flavors of Chinese takeout with this easy-to-follow recipe for General Tso's Chicken. With a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy, this delicious dish will surely become a family favorite.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
346
CALORIES
$0.85
PER SERVING
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
6 tbsp sugar
Directions
10 STEPS
1
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 1/2 cup of cornstarch, ensuring all pieces are coated. Shake off excess cornstarch and place the coated chicken on a plate.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar, and 2 tbsp of cornstarch to make the sauce.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and set aside.
6
Leave about 1 tbsp of oil in the skillet and add garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
7
Stir in the sauce, letting it simmer and thicken. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or rice vinegar if needed.
8
Add the cooked chicken into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
9
Drizzle sesame oil and toss in the chopped green onions.
10
Serve the General Tso's Chicken hot, garnished with optional sesame seeds.
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Homemade General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Classic General Tso's chicken is a sweet and spicy takeout classic, coated and fried to perfection! Follow our simple recipe and make your own version at home.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
280
CALORIES
$0.62
PER SERVING
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Food, Folks, and Fun
General Tso Chicken Recipe
General Tso’s Chicken is a takeout favorite that I’ve made a bit healthier. It’s just as spicy, sweet, and zesty as your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant makes it!
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1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
393
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
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Host The Toast
Crock Pot General Tso's Chicken
Slightly adapted from Fav Family Recipes
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4 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Brooklyn Farm Girl Garden
Takeout General Tso’s Chicken
Battered and fried General Tso’s Chicken is a saucy treat to replicate your favorite Chinese takeout. Dressed in a sweet and savory sauce, you won’t be able to get enough!
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5
20 min
TOTAL TIME
712
CALORIES
$1.30
PER SERVING
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Fantastic Eats
General Tso’s Chicken Thighs
A delicious twist on the classic General Tso's dish with juicy chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce for an unforgettable meal.
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$1.02
PER SERVING
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The Pampered Chef
General Tso Chicken Stir-Fry
This gluten-free, one-pot wonder brings both great flavor and color to your weeknight table.
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$2.50
PER SERVING
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Southern Bite
Easy General Tso's Chicken
Get ready for an easy, takeout-inspired dinner that's way better than any takeout - General Tso's Chicken!
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
General Tso's Chicken
General Tso's Chicken is a Chinese-American takeout classic, that you can make at home in under 30 minutes! This family favorite meal combines crispy chicken pieces with a delicious sauce. Serve over a bed of rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal.
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25 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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Call Me PMC
Crock Pot General Tso Chicken
This family favorite meal is our favorite Chinese take-out dish. It's easy to make and healthier than the restaurant version.
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306
2 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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I Wash You Dry
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso's Chicken is a sweet and slightly spicy Asian dish that comes together super quick and everyone loves!
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45 min
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CALORIES
$0.89
PER SERVING
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Budget Delicious
Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken
Crispy air fried chicken is tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce for a delicious takeout style meal at home.
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68
15 min
TOTAL TIME
282
CALORIES
$0.94
PER SERVING
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Seasons and Suppers
General Tso's Chicken
Delicious bites of chicken in my version of General Tso's sauce. Enjoy the chicken battered and fried or opt for the lighter, quicker and easier naked chicken version. Can use boneless chicken breast or thighs.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
909
CALORIES
$1.28
PER SERVING
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Sweet Savory and Steph
Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken
Fakeout takeout at home, but make it in a slow cooker! That's the beauty of this recipe for Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken. This recipe features chunks of chicken breast, lightly pan fried and then slow cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with Hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, g...
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3 hr 20 min
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$1.83
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Recipe Girl
General Tso's Chicken
Chicken and vegetables are stir fried in a sweet and spicy, gingery sauce to create a dish that is so much better than takeout.
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20
20 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$2.27
PER SERVING
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