General Yinzer’s Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
General Yinzer's Chicken
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup malt vinegar ( Heinz , of course ! )
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 drops sesame oil
2/3 cup cold water
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups whole milk , in a med . bowl
3/4 cup cornstarch , in a med . bowl
vegetable oil ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
460
Sugar
49g
Fat
19g
General Yinzer's Chicken is a popular dish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is known for its love of sweet and savory flavors. The dish was created by putting a spin on General Tso's Chicken, making it more suited to the local taste buds. The sauce is a combination of ketchup, soy sauce, malt vinegar, brown sugar, and spices, giving it a sweet and tangy flavor. The chicken is coated in cornstarch and fried until crispy, and then coated in the sauce, making it a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is often served with a side of white rice or noodles.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, malt vinegar, brown sugar, white sugar, ginger, Tabasco sauce, sesame oil, and water.
2.Heat up a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
3.Dip chicken breasts in whole milk and then coat in cornstarch until fully covered.
4.Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
5.Remove fried chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels.
6.In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved.
7.Heat up the same pan or wok over medium heat and add the sauce mixture to the pan.
8.Once the sauce starts to bubble, add the cornstarch mixture and continue to stir until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
9.Add the fried chicken back to the pan and stir until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.

PROS

General Yinzer’s Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.

It is a crowd-pleaser and can be enjoyed by all ages.

The sauce is thick and flavorful, coating the chicken perfectly.

CONS

The recipe calls for frying the chicken, which can make it high in calories and fat.

However, you can bake the chicken instead to make it slightly healthier.

The sauce can be quite sweet, so some people may find it too sweet for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in our body.
The soy sauce in this recipe contains antioxidants and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with digestion and reduce pain.

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