General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
553
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium sauce pan heat the chicken broth and water to a low boil.
  2. Add the cornstarch and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  3. Add the sugar, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, cooking wine, garlic and ginger, stirring constantly.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl mix the soy sauce and eggs together.
  6. Add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth (Add additional cornstarch if needed to make the sauce thick enough to adhere to the chicken).
  7. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  8. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet.
  9. Deep fry the chicken at 350 degrees until crispy (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Drain on paper towels and set aside and keep warm.
  11. Place a small amount of oil in the skillet and heat until hot.
  12. Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry briefly, about 1-2 mintues.
  13. Stir sauce and add to the pan. Place chicken in the sauce and cook until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 552.97 Kcal (2315 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.99g 32%
Cholesterol 128.32mg 43%
Sodium 1725.16mg 72%
Potassium 427.42mg 9%
Total Carbs 67.04g 22%
Sugars 15.87g 63%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 22.97g 46%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 56.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.54 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.66g 32%
Cholesterol 40.74mg 43%
Sodium 547.64mg 72%
Potassium 135.68mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.28g 22%
Sugars 5.04g 63%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 9%
Protein 7.29g 46%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 18mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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