General Tso’s Chicken (Restaurant Quality)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0
Restaurant-quality General Tso's Chicken recipe to satisfy your cravings
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 1-1/2 pounds cut into 1-inch pieces )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons gingerroot , freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
658
Sugar
21g
Fat
34g
General Tso's Chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish that's known for its crispy fried chicken and sweet and spicy sauce. Believed to have originated in the Hunan Province of China, the dish was named after General Tso Tsung-tang, a 19th century Qing dynasty military leader. The dish has since become a staple in Chinese-American cuisine and is enjoyed by people around the world. This recipe aims to recreate the flavors of restaurant-quality General Tso's Chicken in the comfort of your own home.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, white vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.
2.In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, grated gingerroot, and red pepper flakes, then mix well.
3.In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and baking soda, then mix until just blended.
4.Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then deep fry in 4 cups of vegetable oil heated to 375°F for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.
5.Drain the chicken on paper towels, then toss with sauce until fully coated.
6.Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

PROS

This General Tso’s Chicken recipe is crispy, crunchy, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

It’s easy to make at home with common ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

The recipe yields tender, juicy chicken that’s golden brown and crispy on the outside.

CONS

The recipe requires deep frying the chicken, which can be messy and time-consuming.

It’s also higher in fat and calories than other chicken dishes due to the frying and the sugar content in the sauce.

It’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a lean source of protein that’s good for building and repairing tissue in your body.
The garlic and ginger in the recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that may help support your immune system.
Some studies suggest that red pepper flakes may boost metabolism and help with weight loss.

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