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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Irresistible General Tso’s Chicken Recipe for Home Cooks

This General Tso’s Chicken Recipe delivers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For searing
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Flavorful base
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar For tanginess
  • 3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Sweet and savory depth
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat level
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking, then toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, and sear the chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Add minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the slow cooker, stirring to coat all pieces.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  6. Stir the chicken and serve, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with moisture to maintain texture.

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