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General Tso's Chicken
Hoofdgerecht

General Tso's Chicken

40 minVoor 2Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

2 personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)Vlees588 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • ginger (minced)Groente en fruit5 g
  • soy sauceVoorraadkast15 ml
  • saltKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • black pepperKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • cornstarchVoorraadkast60 g
  • oil (for shallow frying)Voorraadkast250 ml
  • garlic (about 4 large cloves, minced)Groente en fruit20 g
  • green onions (whites and greens separated)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • ginger (minced)Groente en fruit6 g
  • chicken stockVoorraadkast120 ml
  • sugarVoorraadkast25 g
  • soy sauceVoorraadkast30 ml
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)Noten en zaden5 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

878kcal

Koolhydraten
48 g
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Vetten
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom
  • Koekenpan
  • Schuimspaan

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Marinate and coat the chicken

    • Add the chicken to a bowl with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    • Mix well, then add the cornstarch and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
    Stap 1
  2. Fry the chicken

    • Heat a shallow layer of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Fry the chicken until golden, crispy and cooked through.
    • Remove and set aside, then carefully discard most of the oil, leaving a little in the pan.
    Stap 2
  3. Start the sauce

    • Add the white parts of the green onions, garlic and ginger.
    • Sauté until fragrant.
    Stap 3
  4. Simmer the sauce

    • Pour in the chicken stock, sugar and soy sauce.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    Stap 4
  5. Thicken the sauce

    • Add a small splash of water to the bowl used for the chicken and stir to pick up the leftover cornstarch.
    • Pour a little at a time into the sauce, stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy.
    Stap 5
  6. Coat the chicken and finish

    • Add the crispy chicken back in and toss until completely coated in the sauce.
    • Finish with sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onions.
    • Serve hot.
    Stap 6