Best 7 Easy General Tsos Chicken Recipes

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EASY GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN



Easy General Tso's Chicken image

Get all the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant in the comfort of your own kitchen with this quick budget-friendly recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg white
1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 chicken thighs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)
6 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias (2/3 cup)
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chili garlic sauce, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In large bowl, mix flour and cornstarch with whisk; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg white and soy sauce. Add chicken; toss to coat. Transfer chicken a few pieces at a time to bowl with flour mixture; toss to coat, then transfer to plate. Discard any leftover extra egg mixture and flour mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, until chicken is crispy and browned on outside. If pieces of chicken stick together, break apart with spatula.
  • Add broccoli to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until broccoli is softened and browned on edges, and chicken is no longer pink in center. Add chili garlic sauce mixture to pan; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring until mixture is thoroughly coated. Stir in green onions.
  • Divide rice among 4 bowls. Divide chicken mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SUPER-EASY GENERAL TSO CHICKEN



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This is not authentic General Tso's Chicken, but it's a recipe I developed and it tastes quite similar. It's easy and requires no "odd" ingredients. You can either batter your chicken before adding to the sauce or just stir-fry your plain chicken, it's up to you. This makes plenty of sauce- I don't like dry General Tso's. After reading several reviews, I would just like to add that I must use VERY mild hot sauce, because I am definitely NOT someone who likes super-hot stuff and several have complained that it's too hot. I would have to say that it probably varies according to your brand of hot sauce, so be warned! :-)

Provided by DragonFly2

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
6 tablespoons hot sauce (tobasco)
1 cup white sugar
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon chicken base
2 teaspoons ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch, in 4 tbs water to thicken
1 (16 ounce) package of frozen Chinese vegetables, cooked to package directions
4 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Mix the soy sauce, water, hot sauce, sugar, boullion, and ginger in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Cut the heat down and simmer while you prepare the chicken.
  • Take your chicken and cut into bite-size cubes. Now, at this point you can either use a boxed batter mix to add a coating on it (and deep-fry according to the box mix), or you can just stir-fry your plain chicken in a little oil until thoroughly cooked.
  • Going back to your sauce, use the cornstarch in water to thicken it. Then add your cooked chicken. If you battered your chicken, it's ready to eat (don't leave the battered chicken too long before eating or it will get soggy). If you stir-fried plain chicken, use this time to simmer it awhile and prepare your veggies and rice.
  • Serve this chicken over the veggies and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 3187.2, Carbohydrate 110.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 51.2, Protein 33.8

EASY GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN



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Toss the menus and whip up a takeout favorite at home with a quick and easy recipe for sweet and spicy General Tso's Chicken.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup dried whole chilies
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chicken stock
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Sliced scallions, for garnishing

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and flour with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, tossing to coat.
  • Add 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil to a large heavy-bottomed stockpot set over medium-high heat. Line a plate with paper towels.
  • Once the oil is hot, shake off any excess flour mixture from the chicken pieces and add them to the oil in batches. (See Note.)
  • Cook the chicken pieces in batches, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked chicken to the paper towel-lined plate then make the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and soy sauce to make a slurry. Set the slurry aside.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a large saucepan set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chilies, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden brown, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rice wine vinegar, hoisin, brown sugar, chicken stock and sesame oil.
  • Stir in the slurry, bring the sauce to a simmer and cook it until it thickens to the consistency of syrup, about 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
  • Serve the chicken topped with scallions.
  • You can test if the oil is hot enough by adding one piece of the chicken to the pan. If it bubbles and floats, the oil is the correct temperature.
  • ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 271 mg, Sodium 1431 mg, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN



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Get the recipe for a fast version of the iconic takeout dish, which takes only 22 minutes.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Chicken     Takeout at Home     Honey     Green Bean     Soy Sauce     Ginger     Chile Pepper     Dinner     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound green beans, trimmed
7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or a mix, patted dry, cut into 1" chunks
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
6 (or more) dried whole red chiles, such as chiles de árbol
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss green beans with 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until crisp-tender and blackened in spots, 12-15 minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Add chicken to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat. Cook half of chicken, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, 5-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, Sriracha, tomato paste, ginger, 3 Tbsp. water, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate. Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in skillet over high. Cook remaining chicken 5 minutes, then add chiles (you can add a few more depending on your heat preference) and cook, stirring and making sure chiles make contact with bottom of pan, until chicken is cooked through and chiles have toasted and puffed, about 1 minute more. Stir in honey mixture. Return first batch of chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide chicken and green beans among plates. Top with scallions. Serve with rice alongside.

JOE'S GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN



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General Tso's Chicken is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It is found in a lot of Chinese buffets and take-out places. You can try substituting gin for the rice wine if you'd like.

Provided by joe harrington

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 eggs
½ cup cornstarch
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 dried red pepper pods
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of cornstarch until no lumps remain, then mix in the chicken until evenly coated in batter.
  • In batches, carefully drop the chicken cubes into the hot oil one by one, cooking until the chicken turns golden brown and begins to float, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the dried peppers, and cook for about 30 seconds until the color brightens. Add the chicken, and cook for a few minutes until the chicken turns a deep, golden brown. Stir the vinegar, rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour into the wok, and boil until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 277.2 mg, Fat 52.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1208 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



General Tso's Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, rice wine, soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, flour, salt, vegetable oil, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, dried chili pod, rice wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water, green onion, white rice

Provided by Michael Price

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup rice wine
¼ cup soy sauce
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ cup dried chili pod
¼ cup rice wine
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar, may substitute with white wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar
½ tablespoon cornstarch
½ tablespoon water
¼ cup green onion, chopped
white rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rice wine (240 ml), ¼ cup (60 ml) of soy sauce, and cubed chicken thighs. Stir and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour (125 g) and 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Remove chicken from wine/soy marinade and place in flour mixture. Mix thoroughly, until all the chicken pieces are coated.
  • Fill a dutch oven or large pot at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 365˚F (185˚C). Place chicken pieces in frying oil, stirring occasionally. Fry until they are golden brown, roughly 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from oil and set aside to drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
  • In a large skillet, bring one tablespoon of vegetable oil to medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring frequently for one minute.
  • Add dried chili pods. Continue stirring for 30 seconds before adding rice wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. Stir occasionally until mixture is bubbling.
  • Add cornstarch slurry, stirring frequently. The sauce should begin to thicken in a minute or less.
  • Add cooked chicken pieces, stirring them to coat with the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and rice.
  • Nutrition Calories: 4192 Fat: 434 grams Carbs: 55 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugars: 18 grams Protein: 33 grams
  • Enjoy!

EASY GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN



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We LOVE Chinese food and General Tso's has long been a favorite. However the high fat content of the regular version in a restaurant isn't always a great option. This is a moderately spicy version of the recipe. Reduce the ginger, garlic, scallions or red pepper flakes as your tastes desire. You can also substitute higher calorie options, such as regular sugar for the Splenda, or vegetable oil instead of Pam cooking spray.

Provided by Cat from Charlotte

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup chicken broth, canned
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute (or regular sugar)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pam cooking spray (you may substitute vegetable oil)
4 scallions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (for spicy chicken, use sparingly if you don't like too much spice)
2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (uncooked, cut into 1-inch cubes)
rice (2 servings, prepared)

Steps:

  • Whisk together broth, Splenda (or sugar), soy sauce, vinegar and ginger. Set aside. Wait until just before pouring over the meal to add in the cornstarch. (Otherwise it gets gloopy and slugdy.).
  • Spray a wok or non-stick skillet liberally with Pam (or drizzle in some vegetable oil to coat the bottom). Add scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken and brown. Use more spray (or oil) if necessary to assist with the browning. Cook about 5-8 minutes. The chicken should be almost done before you add the sauce.
  • Add cornstarch to your sauce bowl (put together in step one) and whisk to create a slurry. Add to your chicken in the pan and heat until boiling, then reduce to a simmer. The boiling of the sauce will cause the cornstarch to thicken. Soon it will be as thick as the General Tso's sauce you're used to!
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1932.4, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.9

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