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Delicious General Tso's Chicken served with vegetables and rice.

General Tso's Chicken

A deliciously sweet and spicy dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) Cornstarch can give a crispier texture.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt Can toast for added flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar Can use sugar substitute for a healthier option.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional) Adjust based on spice preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cubed chicken breasts and toss them in a bowl with flour, paprika, and garlic salt until well-coated.
Cooking
  1. Once hot, add in the coated chicken and fry until golden brown.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, water, vinegar, salt, and soy sauce, adding in red chili flakes if desired.
  3. Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken in the skillet, stir to coat, and let simmer for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy white rice or alongside colorful steamed vegetables.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the flour mix before frying. This dish can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.