General Tso Chicken
A delicious and quick version of General Tso Chicken featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with soy sauce and cornstarch. Allow this to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Combine with Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or a crisp cucumber salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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