General Tso’S Chicken

This authentic General Tso's Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tender boneless chicken breast is thinly sliced and marinated for maximum flavor before being quickly stir-fried to a golden brown. The dish is finished with a aromatic sauce featuring ginger, dried red chiles, and dark soy sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying meal.

Cooking Method: Roasting, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 532.1

Description

This authentic General Tso's Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tender boneless chicken breast is thinly sliced and marinated for maximum flavor before being quickly stir-fried to a golden brown. The dish is finished with a aromatic sauce featuring ginger, dried red chiles, and dark soy sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying meal.

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
Cut the chicken breast into thin slices, approximately 2 inches long, cutting against the grain for tenderness.
2
Place chicken slices in a bowl with dark soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
3
Mix well to coat evenly and let marinate for 20 minutes.
4
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
5
Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon and add to the hot oil.
6
Stir-fry the chicken for 2 minutes until browned and cooked through.
7
Remove chicken from the pan and drain on a colander or sieve.
8
Pour off most of the cooking oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons in the pan.
9
Reheat the pan over high heat and add the dried red chiles.
10
Stir-fry the chiles for 10 seconds until fragrant.
11
Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
12
Add any remaining marinade or sauce ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.
13
Serve immediately.

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 best results, ensure the wok is smoking hot before adding the chicken to achieve a proper sear.

If you prefer less spice, remove the seeds from the dried red chiles before frying.

This dish is best served fresh and hot. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Substitute peanut oil with vegetable oil if needed, though peanut oil adds a distinct nutty flavor.

Keywords: chicken, stir fry, chinese, general tso, spicy, sweet, ginger, soy sauce, quick dinner, wok, asian, chili, sesame oil, cornstarch, marinated, homestyle, rice dish, protein, easy

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General Tso’S Chicken – Hom

Nutrition Facts