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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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A flavorful and quick-to-make General Tso’s Chicken recipe featuring tender bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce made with soy, garlic, ginger, and hoisin. Perfect for a satisfying homemade Asian-inspired meal ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg white

Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium scallions, whites and greens separated and chopped separately
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (plus more for serving)
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (for cooking chicken) plus an additional 1/2 tablespoon

Garnish

  • Scallion greens
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and egg white. Toss well to coat and set aside while preparing the vegetables.
  2. Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic and ginger finely. Chop the scallions, separating the white parts from the green parts. Set the green parts aside for garnish.
  3. Make the Sauce: Heat 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced ginger, garlic, and scallion whites; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sriracha, and hoisin sauce. Whisk to combine. Stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch and continue whisking until the sauce thickens, approximately 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, then add half of the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges brown. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces and oil.
  5. Toss Chicken with Sauce: Return all cooked chicken to the skillet or wok. Pour the warm sauce over the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens and sesame seeds.
  6. Serve: Serve the General Tso’s Chicken immediately, with extra sriracha sauce on the side if desired for added heat.

Notes

  • Cook the chicken in batches to ensure even cooking and avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Use reduced sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to control salt levels.
  • Sriracha quantity can be adjusted according to preferred spice level.
  • Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Ensure the sauce thickens before adding the chicken for best coating texture.

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