How to Make General Tao Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

The General Tao Chicken, also known as General Tso's Chicken, is a classic Chinese-American dish that has become widely popular all over the world. This delectable dish features crispy, tender chunks of chicken that are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, making it a beloved choice for Chinese food enthusiasts.

Originating from the Hunan province in China, the General Tao Chicken has been modified and adapted over the years to suit the taste preferences of people in different regions....

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until combined. Stir in flour and baking powder until no large lumps remain. Mix in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink on the inside, about 12 minutes. Set chicken aside; keep warm.
  • Make sauce: Reduce heat to medium-high; add green onion, ginger, and sesame oil to the skillet. Cook and stir until onion is limp and ginger begins to brown, about 1 minute. Pour in water, sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into vinegar mixture along with oyster sauce and ketchup. Cook until sauce has thickened and is no longer cloudy. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through.
  • Nutrition

    522 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 1055mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 375mg