General Tso’s Chicken (Unbreaded)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Savory General Tso's Chicken (Unbreaded) Recipe for Your Dinner
in Chinese

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-size pieces
vegetable oil or cooking spray
2 cups hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch ( you may want to reduce this to 1/4 cup )
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil ( optional )
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce ( I use Kikkoman , most generic kinds are watery )
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup rice vinegar ( I use rice vinegar when I have it ) or 1/4 cup white vinegar ( I use rice vinegar when I have it )
1/2 - 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes , to taste ( I do n't usually measure these )
1/3 cup green onion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
325
Sugar
31g
Fat
7g
General Tso's Chicken is named after a Chinese military leader, but the origins of the dish are debated. Today, it is a popular and beloved dish in Chinese-American cuisine. This recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic, using unbreaded chicken and a homemade sauce made with simple ingredients. The dish is flavorful and satisfying, with the perfect balance of savory and sweet, and a hint of spice from the red pepper flakes. It is a great meal to impress guests or to enjoy with your family.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
2.Toss bite-size chicken pieces with cornstarch mixture.
3.Preheat a large skillet to medium heat and add cooking spray or vegetable oil.
4.Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
5.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together hot water, chicken bouillon cubes, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, cooking sherry, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
6.Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat and let the chicken simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Add the chopped green onions and stir until coated with sauce.
9.Serve hot, preferably over a bed of steamed rice.

PROS

General Tso’s Chicken is a classic and popular Chinese dish, and this unbreaded version is a healthier alternative that still tastes delicious.
It is also quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

CONS

The sauce in this recipe can be quite sweet, so adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preference.
The dish may also be spicy for some people, depending on how much crushed red pepper flakes are added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Using unbreaded chicken instead of battered and fried chicken makes this dish lower in calories and fat. It is also a good source of protein and can be paired with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a well-balanced meal. Additionally, ginger and garlic are both known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

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