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easy general tso's chicken

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Recipe by
Linda Seide
@SeasideTV
Philadelphia, PA

We like Chinese food a lot and I found this recipe online a few years ago, although I don't remember where. It's an easy recipe, one that you can make as hot as you like. Sometimes, I add sliced red pepper, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. You could also add broccoli or sugar snap peas, green beans, or whatever veggie you want to eat. I would add the veggies in step 3 or 4, depending on how long the individual veggie takes to cook.

yield 2 -3
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy general tso's chicken

  • 3/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar or splenda
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 Tbsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 4
    scallions, chopped
  • 4
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp
    red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 md
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 c
    white rice, uncooked
  • pam or other cooking spray

How To Make easy general tso's chicken

  • 1
    Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and add rice. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 20 minutes or until rice is soft. While cooking, proceed with the following steps.
  • 2
    Whisk together broth, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Set aside.
  • 3
    Spray a wok or non-stick skillet liberally with Pam, other cooking spray, or oil to coat the bottom. Add scallions, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Cut chicken into 1" cubes, add to wok, and brown. Use more Pam if necessary to assist with browning. Cook for about 5-8 minutes. The chicken should be almost done before adding broth mixture.
  • 5
    Add cornstarch to broth mixture and whisk to create a slurry. (Do not add the cornstarch in step 2 because the mixture will get gloppy and sludgy.) Pour over chicken and heat until boiling. Reduce to a simmer. Simmering will cause the cornstarch to thicken the broth mixture, and soon it will be as thick as the General Tso's sauce you get in the restaurant!
  • 6
    Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!
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