General Tso's Chicken
General tso's chicken is a popular Chinese selection recognized for it's glossy coating and sweet and somewhat spicy flavors. This recipe is SO EASY and simple to make with no complicating steps or ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks (2 lbs)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup oil for frying
- 1/3 cup cornstarch for breading
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with the cornstarch and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over med-hi heat and add oil.
- In a small bowl whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper flakes and sugar. Set aside.
- Fry chicken pieces until done. Pour in the sauce and boil over high heat for 30 seconds stirring to coat chicken pieces. Transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
Rice vinegar can be used for the apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
General Tso's Chicken
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
321
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.7
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
0.9
g
6
%
Cholesterol
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
769
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
33.3
g
11
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
27.5
g
31
%
Protein
24.9
g
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
