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.

Andrew Coree
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I'm not a big fan of General Tso's chicken, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Malik Shahzaib Ali
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This is the best General Tso's chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Rakel Berg
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


geotro games
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is flavorful and addictive.


Danish Shaikh
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This is my go-to recipe for General Tso's chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Zandile Gumede
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Wade Byrd
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This recipe is a fail. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right.


Elfe Salimbot
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili sauce next time.


rawda ahmed
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This is the best General Tso's chicken I've ever had! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abdul wasiu rukayat Atinuke
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


TramsVerde
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This General Tso's chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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