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General Tso’s Chicken

Savory Homemade General Tso’s Chicken That's Better Than Takeout

Experience a flavor explosion with homemade General Tso’s Chicken, a dish that surpasses takeout in taste and convenience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • to taste Salt
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour or cornstarch use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.25 cup White distilled vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Soy sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili pepper flakes optional
Optional Additions
  • 1 clove Fresh garlic or ginger for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into one-inch cubes and season with salt.
  2. Mix flour or cornstarch with paprika and garlic salt in a bowl. Coat the chicken pieces evenly.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown.
  4. Whisk together the sauce ingredients and add to the fried chicken to coat.
  5. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until thickened.
  6. Optionally, steam broccoli in a colander over the sauce while it simmers.
  7. Serve hot with garnishes and alongside rice or lo mein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra tenderness, marinate chicken in baking soda and vinegar. Use hot oil for crispy results. Store leftovers properly for best quality.

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