General Tso’S Chicken
Description
This classic Chinese dish features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, vinegar, and sherry. The addition of dried hot peppers and minced ginger provides a distinctive spicy kick and aromatic depth. It is a hearty and flavorful main course perfect for sharing.Ingredients
Directions
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*Dark deboned in chunks I divided recipe portions (above) to make it easier to pre-prepare. To make Sauce, mix cornstarch and water together. Add garlic , ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and wine. Then add broth and MSG and stir 'til sugar dissolves. Refrigerate 'til needed. In separate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and pepper. Stir in egg. Add cornstarch until chicken is coated evenly. Add oil to help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken in small quantities and deep-fry @ 350 until crispy and light brown. (Do not overcook; watch temp, stir fry or meat will toughen). Drain on paper towels. Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat 'til just hot. Add onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly (peppers will give off acrid smoke..be careful). Stir sauce; interactive personal service 03/17/92 11:02 PM Add water or interactive personal service 10/01/93 5:25 PM water/cornstarch if needed.This amount will fill two large platters and
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Sliced Green Onions
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2120.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 84.6g131%
- Saturated Fat 17.4g87%
- Cholesterol 286.5mg96%
- Sodium 1994.9mg84%
- Total Carbohydrate 265.3g89%
- Dietary Fiber 68.6g275%
- Sugars 41.0g
- Protein 119.6g240%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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