Easy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Everyone loves a great Chinese dish, but it can get expensive and tiring to go out and get it every night for dinner.

This easy and simple General Tso chicken recipe is a great way to get a great dish without the added expense.

If you love easy General Tso chicken, this is a recipe you are going to want to add to your repertoire and a recipe you will come back to make every week.

This recipe won’t disappoint!

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Why I love this Tso’s Chicken Recipe?

• Comes together in less than an hour
• Tasty and simple using ingredients you probably already have on hand
• Something you can make every week and not get tired of

What is General Tso’s sauce made of?

General Tso sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that is so delicious. You can whip it up with some cornstarch, sugar, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a few other spices. It is a truly delicious sauce that is just as tasty on chicken as it is on things like veggies and other meats.

How to serve General Tso’s Chicken Recipe?

This recipe is best served right out of the pan over rice or with a side of veggies or noodles.

Cooking Tips:

• Chicken thighs have more flavor than chicken breast so they are a perfect cut for this recipe
• Make sure your chicken is cooked through before you toss
• To keep the chicken crispy, do not toss in the sauce until you are ready to serve

Variations:

The best way to switch up this recipe is to get some great side dishes. You can serve this chicken with plain fried rice, steamed white rice, veggie fried rice and even with other veggies that are steamed and also tossed in the sauce.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Cornstarch
• White pepper
• Olive oil
• Minced garlic
• Orange peel
• Red chili peppers
• Green onion chopped
• Soy sauce
• Chicken broth
• Granulated sugar
• Ginger paste
• Rice wine vinegar
• Cornstarch
• Oil

How to make General Tso’s Chicken:

Step 1. Add the chicken, egg, white pepper, and sugar to a mixing bowl, and toss to combine.

Adding the eggs.

Adding the sugar.

Adding the white pepper.

Step 2. Slowly add in the cup of cornstarch until the chicken is well coated. You may not need to use all of the cornstarch.

Step 3. Heat a few inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet or wok over medium-high heat on the stove.

Step 4. Add the coated chicken one piece at a time to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to drain on a paper towel-lined rack.

Step 5. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, ginger paste, and rice wine vinegar. Stir to combine well.

Adding the sugar.

Adding the ginger paste.

Step 6. Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat on the stove, and add the chilis, green onion, orange peel, and garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 7. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 8. Pour the dissolved cornstarch into the skillet and stir to combine until the sauce thickens.

Step 9. Place the chicken in the skillet and toss to coat well.

Serve warm!

Easy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Everyone loves a great Chinese dish, but it can get expensive and tiring to go out and get it every night for dinner. This easy and simple General Tso chicken recipe is a great way to get a great dish without the added expense. If you love easy General Tso chicken, this is a recipe you are going to want to add to your repertoire, and a recipe you will come back to make every week.

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Ingredients 

• 1 ½ lbs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 Large egg
• 1 tsp. Granulated sugar
• 1 C. Cornstarch
• Pinch of white pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• Strip of orange peel
• 3 Dried red chili peppers
• ⅓ C. Green onion chopped
• ¼ C. Soy sauce
• ¼ C. Chicken broth
• ½ C. Granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. Ginger paste
• 1 Tbsp. Rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. Cornstarch dissolved in water
• Oil for frying

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Instructions

• Add the chicken, egg, white pepper, and 1 tsp sugar to a mixing bowl, and toss to combine.
• Slowly add in the cup of cornstarch until the chicken is well coated. You may not need to use all of the cornstarch.
• Heat a few inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet or wok over medium-high heat on the stove.
• Add the coated chicken one piece at a time to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to drain on a paper towel-lined rack.
• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, ½ cup sugar, ginger paste, and rice wine vinegar. Stir to combine well.
• Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat on the stove, and add the chilis, green onion, orange peel, and garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
• Pour the dissolved cornstarch into the skillet and stir to combine until the sauce thickens.
• Place the chicken in the skillet and toss to coat well.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 842mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g

Author: Laura

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How to store General Tso’s Chicken Recipe?

If you are not going to eat this right off the bat, you want to store it in an air tight container in the fridge. If you have not tossed the chicken in the sauce yet, you might want to store the sauce and the chicken separately to keep the chicken crispy and to ensure that it does not get soggy.

How to reheat General Tso’s Chicken Recipe?

To reheat, you can either put the chicken in the in oven and reheat then toss with the warmed sauce, or you can add it all to a sauce pan and heat on the stove, stirring continuously to avoid the sauce burning.

How much does General Tso’s Chicken Recipe last on the fridge?

This stays in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can keep it in the freezer for up to a month.

Can I make ahead General Tso’s Chicken Recipe?

You can make this head, since it is breaded chicken it is best to not make it more than a day ahead unless you are going to freeze it.

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Chinese Chicken Fried Rice – This is a dish that goes great with your General Tso. This comes together in a few minutes and is full of rich and hearty flavor. This is a great dish if you are going all out and want a great Chinese side dish.

Best Ever Chinese Chicken – This is a great dish that is also very easy to put together and that is full of great flavor. With mushrooms, chicken, peas and more, this dish really packs a punch and is a truly delicious meal that you can make any night of the week.