General Tsao's Chicken

General Tsao's Chicken photo
prep time:
30 minutes
cook time:
15 minutes
total time:
45-1 hour
Makes 4 servings
PattiePattie Craumer

If you like this dish at a Chinese restaurant, you can replicate it with this recipe and improve on its healthiness at the same time. It’s a bit of a fiddle, but it’s also delish!

ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp cornstarch, divided
  • 1 cup plus 3 tbsp oil, divided use
  • 1 tbsp EACH fresh minced garlic and ginger
  • 2/3 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • Chinese hot oil to taste
  • 1 tbsp sherry
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • Steamed broccoli
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notes

Reid LOVES this dish and reports that Mommy's version is even better than the restaurant variety. .

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