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General Tso’S Chicken

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This classic American-Chinese favorite features tender chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, coated in a light starch batter, and flash-fried until golden and crisp. The chicken is then tossed in a vibrant, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil. The dish balances sweet and savory flavors with a subtle kick from dried red chiles. Its a quick weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 532.1
Description
This classic American-Chinese favorite features tender chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, coated in a light starch batter, and flash-fried until golden and crisp. The chicken is then tossed in a vibrant, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil. The dish balances sweet and savory flavors with a subtle kick from dried red chiles. Its a quick weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound Boneless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Finely chopped ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup Oil, preferably peanut
  • 2 Dried Red chiles
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the boneless chicken breast into thin slices, approximately 2 inches long, cutting against the grain for tenderness.
  2. 2
    Place the chicken slices in a bowl with the dark soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, finely chopped ginger root, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  3. 3
    Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated, then let the chicken marinate for about 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it is very hot.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken from the marinade using a slotted spoon, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  6. 6
    Add the chicken to the hot oil in a single layer and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  7. 7
    Remove the chicken from the pan and drain it in a colander or on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  8. 8
    Pour off most of the oil from the pan, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
  9. 9
    Reheat the pan over high heat and add the dried red chiles.
  10. 10
    Stir-fry the chiles for about 10 seconds until they become fragrant and slightly blistered.
  11. 11
    Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the chiles.
  12. 12
    Toss the chicken with the chiles and remaining oil for 1-2 minutes to coat evenly and heat through.
  13. 13
    Serve the General Tso's Chicken immediately while hot and crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 532.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g38%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 72.4mg25%
Sodium 204.5mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g18%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 50.0g
Protein 26.7g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken: fry once at a lower temperature to cook through, remove, then fry again at a higher temperature just before serving.

If you prefer a less spicy dish, remove the seeds from the dried red chiles before adding them to the pan, or reduce the quantity to 1 chile.

You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a darker, more flavorful meat. Adjust cooking time slightly as thighs take a bit longer to cook.

Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the chicken. Leftovers will soften as the sauce is absorbed.

For a thicker sauce, mix an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the pan in the last minute of cooking.

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