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Better Than Takeout General Tso's Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)Meat900 g
  • cornstarch (for coating the chicken)Pantry60 g
  • olive oil (for frying, plus more if needed)Pantry60 ml
  • ginger (minced)Produce12 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g
  • cold waterBeverages120 ml
  • low sodium soy saucePantry75 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry45 ml
  • hoisin saucePantry22 ml
  • sugarPantry50 g
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry12 g
  • sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)Nuts & seeds5 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

783kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the sauce

    • Combine the water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce and cornstarch.
    • Whisk until smooth.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Fry the chicken in batches in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove and set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Sauté the aromatics

    • In the same pan, sauté the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
    Step 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.
    Step 5

  6. Serve and garnish

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