The Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - General Tso's Chicken |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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When ordering General Tso's Chicken at the restaruant, the chicken is typically double deep-fried. This recipe is definitely a healthier version with the same ooie gooie sauce. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry |
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth |
1 tablespoon rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon soy sauce, regular |
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2 teaspoons sesame oil |
2 tablespoons cooking oil |
6 small dried red chilies, whole |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
2 teaspoons ginger, minced |
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths |
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili, crushed |
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in |
1 tablespoon water |
Directions:
1. Combine rice wine, oyster sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch & mix well. Add chicken & toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Combine broth, vinegar, soy sauces, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
3. Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add whole chilies and stir-fry for until fragrant. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, green onions, and crushed chilies. Stir-fry for another minute.
4. Add sauce to chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
5. Serve with white rice.
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