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general tsao's chicken

(3 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

This is an American, Chinese General Tao recipe that tastes just like the dish from a Chinese restaurant.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For general tsao's chicken

  • SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider (add if you like a 'tang' to your sauce)
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • 2 lg
    boneless chicken breasts, semi frozen, sliced thin
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 c
    vegetable oil (if frying in a wok)
  • 1/8 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes (use more if you want more heat)
  • 1 c
    green onions, sliced
  • 4 sm
    dried chilies, seeds removed (bird pepper or thai chilies are good)

How To Make general tsao's chicken

  • 1
    Mix sauce ingredients together. Cover and store in the fridge. Slice semi-frozen chicken in thin slices. Put oil in wok on med-high (375degree) heat.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and pepper. Using a few chicken pieces at a time, dip into flour mixture. Shake off excess (or use a sieve). Put coated chicken pieces into hot oil. Fry up to a minute; until golden brown.
  • 3
    Drain chicken pieces on paper towel. Repeat until all chicken pieces are cooked.
  • 4
    If using a wok, drain all but 1-2 T. of oil. Put chili peppers and sliced onion in oil. Warm up peppers and onions on medium heat for a minute or two. Slowly pour sauce into hot oil. Stir constantly, until sauce thickens. Turn off stove.
  • 5
    Put cooked chicken pieces into sauce. Stir to coat chicken thoroughly. Serve over hot rice.
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