easy general tso's chicken

Name: Easy General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar or splenda; 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 4 - scallions, chopped; 4 - garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (optional); 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 1 cup(s) white rice, uncooked; - pam or other cooking spray

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Linda Seide

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on Mar 22, 2014

We like Chinese food a lot and I found this recipe online a few years ago, although I don't remember where. It's an easy recipe, one that you can make as hot as you like. Sometimes, I add sliced red pepper, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. You could also add broccoli or sugar snap peas, green beans, or whatever veggie you want to eat. I would add the veggies in step 3 or 4, depending on how long the individual veggie takes to cook.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-3 serving(s)

Ingredients

3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar or splenda
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 - scallions, chopped
4 - garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup white rice, uncooked
- pam or other cooking spray

How To Make easy general tso's chicken

Step 1

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and add rice. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 20 minutes or until rice is soft. While cooking, proceed with the following steps.

Step 2

Whisk together broth, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Set aside.
Step 3

Spray a wok or non-stick skillet liberally with Pam, other cooking spray, or oil to coat the bottom. Add scallions, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4

Cut chicken into 1" cubes, add to wok, and brown. Use more Pam if necessary to assist with browning. Cook for about 5-8 minutes. The chicken should be almost done before adding broth mixture.
Step 5

Add cornstarch to broth mixture and whisk to create a slurry. (Do not add the cornstarch in step 2 because the mixture will get gloppy and sludgy.) Pour over chicken and heat until boiling. Reduce to a simmer. Simmering will cause the cornstarch to thicken the broth mixture, and soon it will be as thick as the General Tso's sauce you get in the restaurant!
Step 6

Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
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