Clear Your Sinuses: General Tso’s Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Clear your sinuses with this spicy and flavorful General Tso's Chicken recipe
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large egg white
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons Chinese wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lb chicken breast , boneless , skinless , cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons sugar
15 dry red chili peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup roughly chopped lightly toasted cashews
green onion , sliced on the bias , garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
540
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
General Tso's Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that has become a staple in many households. Named after a renowned Chinese general, this spicy and flavorful dish typically consists of crispy deep-fried chicken pieces stir-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chili peppers. In this recipe, we add toasted cashews for a little crunch and use red pepper flakes and dry chili peppers to give it an extra kick that will help clear your sinuses.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, beat the egg white. Mix in 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
2.Add in the Chinese wine or dry sherry and soy sauce. Mix well.
3.Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat well. Leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Set aside.
5.In a wok or large frying pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the dry red chili peppers and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
6.Add in the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for another few seconds until fragrant.
7.Add in the red pepper flakes and stir-fry for a few more seconds.
8.Add the chicken to the wok or frying pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
9.Add the sliced green onion and cashews to the wok or frying pan. Stir-fry for another minute.
10.Pour the chicken stock mixture into the wok or frying pan. Stir-fry for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened.
11.Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with rice.

PROS

This General Tso’s Chicken recipe is spicy, flavorful, and perfect for clearing your sinuses.

It’s a simple recipe that can be easily adapted to make it less spicy or more flavorful.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and calories due to the deep-frying of the chicken and the use of cashews.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, this recipe does have some health benefits.
Chicken is a great source of protein, while ginger and garlic are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cashews are also a good source of healthy fats and vitamin E.

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