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Easy 33 min~330 kcal 8/10
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General Tso Chicken
Crisp fried chicken pieces toss in a glossy Chinese-American sweet, sour, spicy, garlicky sauce.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~590 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 650 gr Boneless chicken thighs
For the coating
- 1 adet Egg white
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Cornstarch
For the sauce
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Rice vinegar
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Brown sugar
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 5 adet Dried hot peppers
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sesame oil
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 3 dal Scallions
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken thigh fillets into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Coat the chicken with egg white, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and half of the cornstarch.
- 3
Mix the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, crushed garlic, ginger, dried hot peppers, and sesame oil for the sauce.
- 4
Coat the chicken pieces in the remaining cornstarch.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C and fry the chicken for 5 minutes, until crisp.
5 min05:00 - 6
Boil the sauce in a wide pan for 3 minutes, until glossy.
3 min03:00 - 7
Toss the fried chicken in the sauce for 1 minute to coat, then chop the scallions.
1 min01:00 - 8
Serve General Tso chicken immediately with scallions.
💡 Tip: Do not leave the chicken sitting in the sauce; the crisp coating softens within minutes, so prepare the rice and serving plate first.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve General Tso chicken hot with steamed rice, scallions, and boiled broccoli if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
30
g protein
64
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 42%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Sesame
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does General Tso Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does General Tso Chicken take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is General Tso Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does General Tso Chicken have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 64g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does General Tso Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Sesame, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does General Tso Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does General Tso Chicken need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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