General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
750
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, use a whisk to thoroughly blend the first portion of cornstarch and the eggs.
  2. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  3. In a small canning jar, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the second portion of cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce, ginger, dried chilies, sesame oil, garlic, and pineapple juice.
  4. Shake to mix thoroughly.
  5. First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches (24 fl oz should give you sufficient depth) of peanut oil in a wok on medium high heat (350-400 degrees F).
  6. Fry the chicken in small batches, 4 to 5 minutes, just long enough to cook the chicken through.
  7. Remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated).
  8. After all the chicken is cooked, dump the peanut oil into a heat-proof bowl (metal, Pyrex, etc). (You need a little oil for the next step; and, the rest of the oil can be used again, next time you make General Tso's.).
  9. Second-Stage Frying: Put a tablespoon of the peanut oil back in the wok.
  10. Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the pieces are crispy brown.
  11. The Generals Favorite Sauce: Shake up the sauce mixture one last time, and add it to the wok, tossing the chicken and sauce over the heat until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
  12. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 749.76 Kcal (3139 kJ)
Calories from fat 476.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.91g 81%
Cholesterol 211.91mg 71%
Sodium 671.12mg 28%
Potassium 706.62mg 15%
Total Carbs 45.21g 15%
Sugars 7.31g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 22.03g 44%
Vitamin C 162.9mg 271%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 83.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.6 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.17g 81%
Cholesterol 52.74mg 71%
Sodium 167.03mg 28%
Potassium 175.87mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.25g 15%
Sugars 1.82g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 17%
Protein 5.48g 44%
Vitamin C 40.5mg 271%
Iron 0.7mg 17%
Calcium 20.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 18.6
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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