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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Savory General Tso’s Chicken Recipe Everyone Will Love

This General Tso’s Chicken Recipe is a comforting dish full of sweet and spicy flavors that will delight everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts substitute thighs for juicier meat
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch do not substitute with flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil used for frying
  • 1 cup chicken broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce opt for low-sodium for a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce substitute with soy sauce and honey mix if unavailable
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to your spice preference
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions adds freshness and color
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds sprinkle generously

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the fried chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat.
  5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  6. Stir before serving and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy texture, broil chicken after slow cooking. Adjust spice levels as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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