General Tso's Chicken Recipe
This General Tso's Chicken Recipe is a crowd favorite! Save money on takeout with this Chinese restaurant style chicken. Crispy, sweet, and slightly spicy.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chicken, General Tso Chicken Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Erica Walker
Dredge chicken in flour.
Fry in oil over medium heat (in a wok or a skillet) until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil. Sprinkle cayenne over the chicken and keep warm on low heat. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients (sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, and ginger) and heat gently.
When sauce is smooth and sugar has dissolved, SLOWLY add cornstarch mixture and stir constantly until sauce has thickened to desired thickness. Pour sauce in the wok and stir to coat chicken. Stir in green onion and hot red pepper flakes (optional). Remove from heat and serve with fried rice.
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg