General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
285
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 3/4 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat.
  2. If the mixture is too thick, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and chili sauce.
  4. First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400).
  5. Fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cooking the chicken until crispy and done.
  6. 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). You can maintain them in a 275 degree oven while the others are cooking.
  7. The General's Favorite Sauce: Leave about 1 Tablespoon of the oil in the wok and add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes).
  8. Return the chicken to the wok and toss to coat.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Serves 6, along with steamed broccoli and rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.75 Kcal (1192 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.54g 12%
Cholesterol 176.61mg 59%
Sodium 1262.55mg 53%
Potassium 412.31mg 9%
Total Carbs 24.11g 8%
Sugars 6.55g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 28.65g 57%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 24.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.85 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.46g 12%
Cholesterol 81.15mg 59%
Sodium 580.16mg 53%
Potassium 189.46mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.08g 8%
Sugars 3.01g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 13.16g 57%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 11.3mg 2%

* 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

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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