General Tso’s Chicken (Real Thing)

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy, savory, and slightly spicy chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-and-sour sauce
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This authentic-style General Tso’s Chicken features tender, deep-fried chicken pieces coated in a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. The dish is balanced with the heat of dried chilies and the freshness of green onions. It is a satisfying main course perfect for family dinners or entertaining.

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General Tso’s Chicken (Real Thing)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 450

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This authentic-style General Tso's Chicken features tender, deep-fried chicken pieces coated in a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. The dish is balanced with the heat of dried chilies and the freshness of green onions. It is a satisfying main course perfect for family dinners or entertaining.

Directions

  1. Prepare the chicken by ensuring it is deboned and cut into chunks.
  2. To make the sauce, mix the 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water together in a bowl.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, white vinegar, and sherry to the cornstarch mixture.
  4. Add the chicken stock and MSG (if using) and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Refrigerate the sauce until needed.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper.
  7. Stir in the egg to combine.
  8. Add the 1 cup cornstarch to the chicken mixture and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  9. Add a small amount of oil to help separate the chicken pieces.
  10. Deep-fry the chicken in batches in oil heated to 350°F until crispy and light brown. Do not overcook, as the meat will toughen.
  11. Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
  12. Place a small amount of oil in a wok and heat until just hot.
  13. Add the green onions and dried hot peppers and stir-fry briefly. Be careful as the peppers may give off acrid smoke.
  14. Stir the prepared sauce to recombine, then add it to the wok.
  15. Add the fried chicken to the wok and cook just until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  16. Add water or a water/cornstarch slurry if the sauce is too thick.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 850mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 20g
Protein 30g60%

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

Keywords: chicken, general tso, chinese, stir fry, deep fried, soy sauce, cornstarch, dried chilies, green onions, ginger, garlic, sherry, main course, weeknight dinner
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