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General Tso Chicken

35 minServes 1Nutri-Score B€€
from @cookwithquise1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

1 person
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)Meat340 g
  • cornstarch (2 tbsp for coating, 1 tsp for the sauce)Pantry23 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • white pepperSpices1 g
  • olive oil sprayPantry5 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce6 g
  • reduced sodium chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • reduced sodium soy saucePantry15 ml
  • hoisin saucePantry60 g
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

559kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
69 g
Fat
9 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Cut and season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes.
    • Season with garlic powder, onion powder and white pepper and mix until fully incorporated.
    Step 1

  2. Coat the chicken

    • Add the cornstarch on top of the chicken and mix until each piece is fully coated.
    • Lightly spray the coated chicken with olive oil.
    Step 2

  3. Air fry the chicken

    • Air fry at 400 °F for 18 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the aromatics

    • Mince the garlic cloves.
    • Grate the ginger.
    Step 4

  5. Build the sauce

    • Add the chicken broth to a pan or mid-sized skillet.
    • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger.
    • Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and rice vinegar, then mix well.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the sauce

    • Simmer on medium-low heat.
    Step 6

  7. Thicken the sauce

    • Add the cornstarch and mix it in.
    • Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
    Step 7

  8. Season the sauce

    • Sprinkle in a small amount of red pepper flakes.
    Step 8

  9. Coat the chicken and serve

    • Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Serve and enjoy.
    Step 9
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