General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
281
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp gingerroot, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 dried red chilies , cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 tsp roasted sichuan peppercorn, finely ground (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

  1. CUT CHICKEN INTO THIN SLICES 2 inches long, cutting against the grain.
  2. Put it into a bowl together with the soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  3. Mix well, and then let the mixture marinate for about 20 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until it is very hot. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon.
  5. Add it to the pan and stir-fry it for 2 minutes until it br owns.
  6. Remove it and leave to drain in a colander or sieve. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 2 teaspoons.
  7. Reheat the pan over a high heat and then add the dried chiles.
  8. Stir-fry them for 10 seconds, and then return the chicken to the pan.
  9. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes, mixing well.
  10. Serve the dish at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 281.23 Kcal (1177 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.22g 34%
Cholesterol 50.17mg 17%
Sodium 757.25mg 32%
Potassium 330.12mg 7%
Total Carbs 3.95g 1%
Sugars 2.11g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 18.14g 36%
Vitamin C 33.9mg 56%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 204.26 Kcal (855 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.14g 34%
Cholesterol 36.44mg 17%
Sodium 549.99mg 32%
Potassium 239.76mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.87g 1%
Sugars 1.53g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 13.18g 36%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 56%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 6.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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