Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved Chinese-American classic, featuring crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and spicy sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience that’s both flavorful and satisfying. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 15 minutes.
- Dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat; fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the fried chicken in the pan; stir until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg