Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved staple in Chinese-American cuisine, celebrated for its perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the taste of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. Crispy pieces of chicken are coated in a rich, glossy sauce that tantalizes every taste bud. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s palate. Serve it alongside steamed rice or sautéed broccoli for a wholesome meal that will have your loved ones coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- Chili paste (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, beat eggs; in another, season flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture then coat with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil until shimmering; fry chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste; stir until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg