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General Tso's Chicken

Stir-fried chicken in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce with ginger, garlic, and chili heat. Served over rice or noodles with a choice of vegetables.

45
min
4
servings
303
kcal
39.8g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and mince garlic and ginger.

2

Dice bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together General Tso sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes; set aside.

4

Toss chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.

5

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

6

Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden; transfer to a plate.

7

In the same wok, add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

8

Add diced bell pepper and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.

9

Return chicken to the wok, pour in sauce, and toss for 2–3 minutes until everything is coated and sauce is glossy.

10

Divide into bowls, garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories303 kcal
Protein39.8 g
Carbohydrate17 g
Fat8.6 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sodium115.9 mg

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

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