Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved dish that captures the essence of sweet and spicy perfection. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to recreate this Chinese-American favorite in your own kitchen in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; whisk until combined.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant; add prepared sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Toss cooked chicken with sauce to coat evenly; serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers into the stir-fry. Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.