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30 minute General Tso Chicken
This easy and delicious 30 minute General Tso's Chicken recipe is pan-fried and tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce. Skip the takeout and make this dish in the comfort of home!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- dutch oven
- oven
- bowl
- skillet
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add 4 cups of oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees.
oil1 tablespoonoil for deep frying4 cupssesame oil2 teaspoons
2
Meanwhile, combine the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add in the cubed chicken and stir to coat. Set aside until ready to cook.
3
In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients.
4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch and shake off any excess.
cornstarch mixed with 1/2 teaspoon salt1 cupcornstarch1 teaspoon
5
Working in batches, deep fry the chicken in oil until the chicken is golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
oil1 tablespoonoil for deep frying4 cupssesame oil2 teaspoons
6
While the chicken is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan or skillet.
oil1 tablespoonoil for deep frying4 cupssesame oil2 teaspoons
7
Add in garlic and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute.
garlic (minced)3 cloves
8
Add in the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
9
Stir in the cooked chicken tossing to coat the chicken in the sauce. Simmer for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes to thicken.
10
Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
11
(For some heat sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes)
Nutrition Facts
calories
583 kcal
fat Content
31 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
13 g
sodium Content
954 mg
protein Content
28 g
cholesterol Content
73 mg
carbohydrate Content
47 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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