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general tso's chicken

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kimi Gaines
orlando, FL

I have been looking for a good recipe and this I believe is what I have been looking for. Whenever we go get Chinese food this is #1 on our order. Can't wait to try it!!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For general tso's chicken

  • 3 lb
    boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1
    egg beaten
  • 1 c
    cornstarch
  • 2 c
    sliced green onions
  • 8 sm
    dried red peppers, seeds removed (get in produce section)
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    white vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    cooking sherry
  • 1 can
    condensed chicken stock

How To Make general tso's chicken

  • 1
    Sauce: Put everything in a qt jar and shake it up. Refrigerate. When you are ready to use shake again. Remove peppers for later.
  • 2
    Meat: Mix chicken, peppers, soy sauce. Stir in eggs. Add cornstarch, and mix until chicken pieces are coated (it will look awful at this point). Deep fry 7-8 pieces at a time till you have fried all the chicken. Drain on paper towel.
  • 3
    Place a tbsp of oil in a Wok and heat to 400F. Add onions, peppers (reusing them at this point), stir fry about 30 seconds. Stir in sauce mixture, and then add to wok. Cook until thick. If it gets to thick, add water to right consistency. Add chicken to sauce in wok and cook until hot and bubbly. Serve with fried rice or steamed rice.

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