General Tso's Favorite Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp regular soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cooking oil
6 small dried red chilies
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger
2 green onions, cut into 1 inch lengths
1/2 tsp crushed dried red chili
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
dissolved in 1 tbsp water
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions:

Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place chicken in marinade and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add chilies and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed chilies; stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
Place chicken on a serving plate and sprinkle with peanuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	700.4 Kcal (2932 kJ)
Calories from fat	569.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.28g	97%
Cholesterol	118.91mg	40%
Sodium	556.41mg	23%
Potassium	453.8mg	10%
Total Carbs	16.33g	5%
Sugars	5.78g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	15.01g	30%
Vitamin C	100mg	167%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	33.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.13 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.04g	97%
Cholesterol	47.05mg	40%
Sodium	220.16mg	23%
Potassium	179.56mg	10%
Total Carbs	6.46g	5%
Sugars	2.29g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	9%
Protein	5.94g	30%
Vitamin C	39.6mg	167%
Iron	0.5mg	7%
Calcium	13.2mg	3%

* 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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