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General Tso’S Chicken From Siam Res. In Colum

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This classic Chinese dish features tender chicken pieces coated in cornstarch and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The chicken is then tossed in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cooking sherry, balanced with the heat of dried peppers and the aroma of fresh ginger and garlic. It is a flavorful, protein-rich main course that serves eight.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 3181.0
Description
This classic Chinese dish features tender chicken pieces coated in cornstarch and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The chicken is then tossed in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cooking sherry, balanced with the heat of dried peppers and the aroma of fresh ginger and garlic. It is a flavorful, protein-rich main course that serves eight.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch in 1/4 c. water
  • 3 pound Chicken, in chunks
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup White vinegar
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1/4 cup Cooking sherry
  • 2 cup Green onions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth, hot
  • 16 small Dried hot peppers
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    To make sauce: Add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and sherry.
  2. 2
    Then add broth and stir until sugar disolves.
  3. 3
    Refrigerate until needed.
  4. 4
    In a seperate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and pepper.
  5. 5
    Mix in egg.
  6. 6
    Add cornstarch until chicken is coated evenly.
  7. 7
    Add oil to help seperate the pieces.
  8. 8
    Divide chicken in small quantities and deep fry at 350 until crispy and light brown.
  9. 9
    Drain on paper towels.
  10. 10
    Place a small amount of oil in a wok and heat until just hot.
  11. 11
    Add onions and peppers and stir fry briefly.
  12. 12
    Stir sauce and add to wok.
  13. 13
    Add chicken and cook until sauce thickens.
  14. 14
    Add water or cornstarch if needed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3181.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 126.9g196%
Saturated Fat 26.1g131%
Cholesterol 429.8mg144%
Sodium 2992.3mg125%
Total Carbohydrate 397.9g133%
Dietary Fiber 102.8g412%
Sugars 61.5g
Protein 179.4g359%

* 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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