General Tso Style Chicken

General Tso Style Chicken 🍗

Crispy chicken pieces coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce with a subtle kick of heat-the iconic takeout favorite that tastes even better made at home.

35 min · Comfortable · 480 cal · 32g protein · $3.20/serving · Chinese

35minutes
4servings
480calories
32gprotein
$3.20per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken stock.

  4. 4

    Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through, 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately over steamed rice.

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