General Tso Chicken Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

General Tso Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that features crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. The chicken is typically deep-fried until golden brown and then tossed in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. It is often served with steamed rice or noodles and garnished with green onions or sesame seeds. This dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the crispy chicken complemented by the savory and slightly spicy sauce.

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Ingredients for General Tso Chicken Recipe

  • 125 gram Boneless Chicken, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon Ginger, Minced
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • as required Oil For Frying
  • as required For The Sauce
  • 3/4 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/4 tablespoon Ginger, Minced
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.63 Ed Chili Peppers, Chopped
  • as per your need Green Onions Or Sesame Seeds For Garnish

Directions: General Tso Chicken Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 2.Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the marinated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 3.In a separate pan, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.
  • STEP 4.Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  • STEP 5.Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken to ensure a crispy texture.
  • You can adjust the amount of chili peppers in the sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • For a healthier alternative, you can bake the chicken instead of deep-frying it.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover General Tso Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the chicken in a preheated oven or on the stovetop until heated through.
  • Serve the General Tso Chicken with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
value
407
calories per serving
21 g Fat26 g Protein28 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Carbs
    28g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    28g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    216mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    9mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    7mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    44mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    10mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    73mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    339mg
  • Selenium
    24mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp