GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

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This is my favorite Chinese stir-fry - slightly sweet and spicy hot, depending upon how many peppers you use.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons dry sherry (or rice wine)
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 dried hot chili peppers, deseeded
2 teaspoons finely diced orange zest or 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 -3 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 -5 spring onions, cut in julienne strips about 2 inches long (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • MARINATING: Put all marinade ingredients into resealable zip plastic bag; seal and rotate to mix.
  • Cut chicken into thin bite-size strips (approximate 2"x1/4"x1"), cutting across the grain of the meat.
  • Put chicken in marinade and rotate to evenly coat chicken.
  • Marinate for 20 minutes, turning once after 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and drain well in colander, discarding marinade.
  • STIR-FRYING: In a hot wok or frying pan, heat the oil on high, adding half the chicken to the hot pan.
  • Stir fry about 2 minutes until chicken browns.
  • With slotted spoon, remove chicken from hot pan and set aside.
  • Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • ***If you are using (optional) spring onions, stir-fry them now for about 1 minute.
  • In hot pan, stir fry chili peppers for 10 seconds, adding a little more oil if needed.
  • FINISHING WITH SAUCE: Add sauce ingredients to hot pan and stir fry about 2-3 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
  • Add chicken just to heat it (if using, add cooked green onions now) and toss with sauce.
  • Serve over hot white rice or fried rice.

Emmanuel Benjamin
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This is the best General Tso's chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chinonso Julieth
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but something must have gone wrong. I won't be making this recipe again.


Sheldon
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was tough and the sauce was too sweet. I think I'll stick to ordering General Tso's chicken from my favorite takeout restaurant.


Donald Ferguson
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is crispy and the sauce is delicious. I love that it's not too sweet or too spicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Melnise Carden
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I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but this General Tso's chicken is an exception! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. I love that the chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful but not too spicy.


Galib Gamer hd
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This is my favorite General Tso's chicken recipe! The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


GabybestieLol Annecia Divine
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always crispy and delicious. I usually serve it with rice and broccoli, but it's also good on its own.


javedmasi228 javedmasi228
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but something must have gone wrong. I won't be making this recipe again.


Laughter plus Comedy
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was tough and the sauce was too sweet. I think I'll stick to ordering General Tso's chicken from my favorite takeout restaurant.


MG AMDADUR RAHAMAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I love that I can make this dish at home and it tastes just as good as takeout.


Rony Howlader
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This was my first time making General Tso's chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Brian Kevin
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I love General Tso's chicken, but I'm always hesitant to order it from restaurants because it's often too greasy. This recipe was a great alternative! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful, but not too heavy.


TG ALBERT
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a little more vinegar.


flipxx dude
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I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but this General Tso's chicken was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


BOSS FF
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General Tso's chicken is my go-to takeout dish, and this recipe is the closest I've come to replicating that delicious flavor at home. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.


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