PREP TIME: 15 mins | COOK TIME: 35 mins | TOTAL TIME: 50 mins | SERVINGS: 4
Crispy pan-fried chicken clothed in a lightly spicy and sweet sauce. This homemade version of the classic Chinese takeout dish is way better than your favorite Chinese restaurant! Serve this over brown or white rice garnished with some green onions for a satisfying dinner any time!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3-4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
3/4 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. flour
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
General Tso’s Sauce:
1/4 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. hoisin sauce
1/3 c. low sodium soy sauce
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/3 c. rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
How to make General Tso’s Chicken
Step 1: Place the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well blended. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the flour, 3/4 c. Cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large Ziplock bag. Seal the bag and shake to mix the ingredients.
Step 3: Add the cubed chicken to a medium-sized mixing bowl with the beaten egg whites. Toss well to evenly coat the pieces of chicken.
Step 4: Heat half c oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop the pieces of chicken up using a large slotted spoon, letting the egg whites drip off. Place the chicken pieces into the Ziplock bag and shake to coat the chicken.
Step 5: Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden brown and completely cooked. On a sheet pan covered with paper towels, transfer the fried chicken. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Step 6: Using a paper towel, wipe the skillet clean. Into the cleaned skillet, pour the sauce, and let it simmer until it begins to thicken. Then, add the chicken and toss well.
Step 7: Serve the General Tso’s Chicken right away over brown/white rice. If desired, garnish with some green onions. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 581 kcal, Carbohydrates: 68.1g, Protein: 11.4g, Fat: 29.4g, Saturated Fat: 4.1g, Cholesterol: 16.3mg, Sodium: 794mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27.6g, Vitamin A: 10.7IU, Vitamin C: 1.1mg, Calcium: 9.7mg, Iron: 2.9mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 3/4 c. cornstarch
- 3/4 c. flour
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- General Tso's Sauce:
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2/3 c. hoisin sauce
- 1/3 c. low sodium soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1/3 c. rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Place the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well blended. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the flour, 3/4 c. Cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large Ziplock bag. Seal the bag and shake to mix the ingredients.
Step 3: Add the cubed chicken to a medium-sized mixing bowl with the beaten egg whites. Toss well to evenly coat the pieces of chicken.
Step 4: Heat half c oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop the pieces of chicken up using a large slotted spoon, letting the egg whites drip off. Place the chicken pieces into the Ziplock bag and shake to coat the chicken.
Step 5: Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden brown and completely cooked. On a sheet pan covered with paper towels, transfer the fried chicken. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Step 6: Using a paper towel, wipe the skillet clean. Into the cleaned skillet, pour the sauce, and let it simmer until it begins to thicken. Then, add the chicken and toss well.
Step 7: Serve the General Tso’s Chicken right away over brown/white rice. If desired, garnish with some green onions. Enjoy!
