Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce, bringing flavor and joy to any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, this recipe is simple yet impressive, making it a delightful choice for family and friends. Serve it alongside steamed rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce over the fried chicken in the skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes until well-coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg