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General Tso Chicken

Stir-fried chicken coated in a tangy-sweet glaze made with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili heat. Protein and sauce combined in one wok, served over rice or noodles.

40
min
4
servings
688
kcal
48.8g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.

3

Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the chicken cubes and toss until lightly coated.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.

5

Add chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden. Stir and continue cooking until opaque throughout, about 5–7 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.

6

Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy, about 2–3 minutes.

7

Return chicken to the pan and toss gently until evenly coated with sauce. Cook for 1 minute.

8

Divide rice among serving bowls and top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories688 kcal
Protein48.8 g
Carbohydrate83.9 g
Fat17.7 g
Fibre1.1 g
Sodium936.4 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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