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    30 minute General Tso Chicken

    This easy and delicious 30 minute General Tso's Chicken recipe is pan-fried and tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce. Skip the takeout and make this dish in the comfort of home!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)
    • 1 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 4 cups oil for deep frying
    • sesame seeds for serving, if desired
    • crushed red pepper flakes for heat, if desired

    For the marinade:

    • 2 large egg whites
    • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon mirin

    For the sauce:

    • 1/2 cup chicken stock
    • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons mirin
    • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

    Instructions

    • Add 4 cups of oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees.
    • Meanwhile, combine the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add in the cubed chicken and stir to coat. Set aside until ready to cook.
    • In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients.
    • Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch and shake off any excess.
    • Working in batches, deep fry the chicken in oil until the chicken is golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
    • While the chicken is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan or skillet.
    • Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add in the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
    • Stir in the cooked chicken tossing to coat the chicken in the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
    • Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
    • (For some heat sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes)

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 954mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg