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Better Than Takeout General Tso's Chicken
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Better Than Takeout General Tso's Chicken

40 minPara 4Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)Carne900 g
  • cornstarch (for coating the chicken)Despensa60 g
  • olive oil (for frying, plus more if needed)Despensa60 ml
  • ginger (minced)Frutas y verduras12 g
  • garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras3 piezas
  • red pepper flakesEspecias1 g
  • cold waterBebidas120 ml
  • low sodium soy sauceDespensa75 ml
  • rice vinegarDespensa45 ml
  • hoisin sauceDespensa22 ml
  • sugarDespensa50 g
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Despensa12 g
  • sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)Frutos secos y semillas5 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Frutas y verduras2 piezas
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Cereales300 g

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Nutrición

783kcal

Carbohidratos
75 g
Proteínas
48 g
Grasas
33 g
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Utensilios

  • Sartén
  • Bol
  • Varillas

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Preparación

  1. Cut and coat the chicken

    • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
    • Add the cornstarch to a ziploc bag, then add the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
    Paso 1
  2. Mix the sauce

    • Combine the water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce and cornstarch.
    • Whisk until smooth.
    Paso 2
  3. Fry the chicken

    • Fry the chicken in batches in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove and set aside.
    Paso 3
  4. Sauté the aromatics

    • In the same pan, sauté the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
    Paso 4
  5. Simmer the sauce and coat the chicken

    • Pour in the sauce and simmer until it thickens.
    • Add the chicken back and toss to coat in the sauce.
    Paso 5
  6. Serve and garnish

    • Serve the chicken over white rice.
    • Finish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
    Paso 6