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General Tao Chicken

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This Chinese side-dish features Chicken legs - bite sized, Inch lengths, Minced garlic, Dried chilli peppers - whole, Sugar. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 1791.5
Description
This Chinese side-dish features Chicken legs - bite sized, Inch lengths, Minced garlic, Dried chilli peppers - whole, Sugar. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 10 oz Chicken legs - bite sized
  • 2 Scallions Inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoons Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Dried chilli peppers - whole
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoons Sesame oli
  • 2 cups Soya oil for cooking
Directions
  1. 1
    Marinade 1 Egg white 1 tb Cornstarch 1 tb Soy sauce 1. Cut chicken into pieces no larger than 3/4 inch square. Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken pieces and set aside for 2 hours. Add 2 T cornstarch to chicken stock, store in refridgerater. 2. In a deep pot, heat oil to 350 F (177&# 194;°C). In a basket, or slotted spoon, lower several pieces of chicken into the oil. Fry until chicken becomes crisp (1 to 2 minutes) and test meat to ensure doneness. Continue doing several pieces at a time until all are cooked. 3. In a wok, on high heat, reheat 2 T reserved oil. Add prepared ginger, scallions, garlic, and chilies. Stir to prevent burning. Add the cooked chicken pieces, still stirring quickly. 4. Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, stock/cornstarch mixture and stir until thick. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and place on serving dish. Serve with steamed rice
  2. 2
    Minced fresh ginger

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1791.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 153.4g236%
Saturated Fat 27.1g136%
Cholesterol 235.8mg79%
Sodium 642.4mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 20.7g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 73.5g147%

* 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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