The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too – General Tso’s Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3
The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's Chicken
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce , regular
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
6 small dried red chilies , whole
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
2 teaspoons ginger , minced
2 green onions , cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili , crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch , dissolved in
1 tablespoon water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
410
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
General Tso's chicken is an iconic dish that originated in New York City in the 1970s. It is a mix of crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. The dish is named after General Tso, a 19th-century Chinese military leader, but has no actual connection to the general. It has become a staple at Chinese-American restaurants and is now enjoyed all over the world. This recipe is a healthier take on the classic dish, with less oil and sugar.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix together rice wine, oyster sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add chicken and stir until well coated.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the dried red chilies, garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed dried chili and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4.Add the coated chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
5.Pour in the chicken broth mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, around 1-2 minutes.
6.Serve hot over rice, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

PROS

General Tso’s chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish that is sweet, spicy, and savory all at once.

The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

CONS

This dish is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

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

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this dish is a good source of protein and is low in carbs and sugar.
The ginger in the dish has anti-inflammatory properties and can help aid digestion, while the garlic has been linked to improving heart health.

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