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Medium 1 hr 15 min~510 kcal 10/10
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General Tso's Chicken
A Chinese American favorite that coats crispy chicken in a glossy sweet-hot sauce with soy depth and a sticky finish.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~510 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 600 gr Chicken breast
- 100 gr Cornstarch
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sugar
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and coat with salt and cornstarch.
- 2
Fry the chicken pieces in hot oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Move the fried chicken to a wire strainer and do not stack it, so the coating does not soften.
- 4
Boil the soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar in a pan for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the chicken to the sauce and toss for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Serve the dish hot when the sauce turns glossy and coats the chicken.
💡 Tip: Drain the chicken after frying; when it meets the sauce, the coating stays crisp instead of softening.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with steamed rice.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
27
g protein
38
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 30%Fat 49%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL
0.1g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
1475.5mg
Sodium
0.9g
Saturated fat
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.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
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's Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does General Tso's Chicken take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is General Tso's Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does General Tso's Chicken have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 38g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does General Tso's Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does General Tso's Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does General Tso's Chicken need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is General Tso's Chicken filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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