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Homemade General Tso's Chicken
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14 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 30MINS

Homemade General Tso's Chicken

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This Chinese take out is gonna be your next favorite chicken recipe.
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
This Chinese take out is gonna be your next favorite chicken recipe.
30MINS
Total Time
$2.73
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Chicken Breast
1 lb
Chicken Breast, cut
Corn Starch
1/2 cup
Corn Starch
All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Egg
2
Eggs, whisked
Oil
as needed
Oil
Chicken Stock
1/4 cup
Chicken Stock
or Water
Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp
Soy Sauce
Distilled White Vinegar
3 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar
or Rice vinegar
Hoisin Sauce
1/2 Tbsp
Hoisin Sauce
Caster Sugar
3 Tbsp
Caster Sugar
Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp
Ground Ginger
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Dried Chili Pepper
3
Dried Chili Peppers
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
507
Fat
21.6 g
Protein
23.9 g
Carbs
54.1 g
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Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
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step 1
Set up dredging station: In one bowl add Eggs (2) and in a second bowl mix together cup Corn Starch (1/2 cup), All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and Salt (1 tsp). Coat Chicken Breast (1 lb) pieces in egg, then toss in cornstarch mixture, making sure to tap off any excess.
step 1 Set up dredging station: In one bowl add Eggs (2) and in a second bowl mix together cup Corn Starch (1/2 cup), All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) and Salt (1 tsp). Coat Chicken Breast (1 lb) pieces in egg, then toss in cornstarch mixture, making sure to tap off any excess.
step 2
Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix together Chicken Stock (1/4 cup), Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Distilled White Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Hoisin Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Caster Sugar (3 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), Corn Starch (1/2 Tbsp) and set aside.
step 2 Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix together Chicken Stock (1/4 cup), Soy Sauce (3 Tbsp), Distilled White Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Hoisin Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Caster Sugar (3 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), Corn Starch (1/2 Tbsp) and set aside.
step 3
In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat Oil (as needed). Once the oil is shimmering, fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, four to five minutes. Drain on paper towels.
step 3 In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat Oil (as needed). Once the oil is shimmering, fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, four to five minutes. Drain on paper towels.
step 4
In a different pan, add one tablespoon of Oil (to taste) and let it get warm, add Garlic (2 cloves) and Dried Chili Peppers (3) and cook for thirty seconds. Mix the sauce and add it to the pan, stir and cook until it thickens, about one minute. Add the chicken and mix to coat and warm it through. Serve with rice!
step 4 In a different pan, add one tablespoon of Oil (to taste) and let it get warm, add Garlic (2 cloves) and Dried Chili Peppers (3) and cook for thirty seconds. Mix the sauce and add it to the pan, stir and cook until it thickens, about one minute. Add the chicken and mix to coat and warm it through. Serve with rice!
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Dairy-Free
Shellfish-Free
Chinese
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