General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Chinese chile-garlic sauce; 59 milliliters cornstarch; 1 large egg white; 2 Tbsps very finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 larges garlic cloves, minced; 237 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 4 servings Steamed broccoli and white rice, for serving; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 454 grams skinless boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 59 milliliters soy sauce; 3 Tbsps sugar; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for frying

General Tso's Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 253 calories, 26g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have garlic cloves, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil with the egg white, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch.

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Corn Starch

Sesame Oil

Egg Whites

Soy Sauce

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Bowl

Add the chicken, stirring to coat.

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Whole Chicken

Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the chicken broth with the chile-garlic sauce, sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

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Chicken Broth

Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

Garlic

Chili Pepper

Sauce

Sugar

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Whisk

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In a large saucepan, heat the 1 tablespoon of oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the ginger and garlic and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir the broth mixture, add it to the pan and cook until thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.

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Garlic

Ginger

Broth

Sauce

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Frying Pan

In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil until shimmering. Carefully add the chicken, one piece at a time, and fry over high heat, turning once or twice, until very browned and crisp, about 4 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Drain the chicken on paper towels and immediately add to the sauce along with the scallions. Cook just until coated, about 30 seconds.

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Green Onions