GENERAL TSAO'S CHICKEN

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An Asian chicken recipe without the typical oriental taste. This recipe was voted one of the top 10 dishes in Columbus by Columbus Monthly Magazine, as prepared by Chef Paul Kaewprasart of the Siam Oriental Restaurant. I modified it slightly, and it goes great over white rice as a main dish for any number of people.

Provided by Chuck Cade

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup hot chicken broth
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
½ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green onions
16 chile peppers, sun-dried

Steps:

  • To Make Sauce: In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Mix together. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white wine vinegar. Then add chicken broth and monosodium glutamate and stir all together until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
  • To Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper. Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Add oil to help separate chicken pieces. Divide chicken into small quantities and deep fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • To Make Mixture: Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add scallions and dried chile peppers and stir-fry briefly. Remove sauce from refrigerator and stir. Add sauce to wok. Then add fried chicken and cook until sauce thickens (add cornstarch or water as needed until sauce is as thick as you like it).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 56.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 2056.6 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

Waqar Jee
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Highly recommend!


Victor Karimi
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This recipe is a winner!


Saad saad raja
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The sauce is amazing.


VIHANGA SUDAMMITH
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Love the crispy chicken.


mariner harmony
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Perfect for a party.


Jay Lee
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Great for a weeknight meal.


Leku David
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Easy to follow recipe.


sachira ruchiranga Fernando
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Would definitely make again!


Nabeel Nawaaz
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5 stars!


Sharaz Sharaz
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Delicious!


Jacob meredith
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jahangir salingi
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This recipe was a hit with my friends! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md. Efad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Refajul Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Bonginkosi Kumalo
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


NTW Productions
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the orange zest, which gave the dish a nice citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammed Abdul Basit
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was perfect for me. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.


Themba Hlatshwayo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Udayah Ndagire
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I've tried many General Tso's chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Edzisani Lesoga
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General Tso's chicken is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.