Joe's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Joe's General Tso's Chicken Recipe). General Tso's Chicken is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It is found in a lot of Chinese buffets and take-out places. You can try substituting gin for the rice wine if you'd like.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Joe's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil for frying

3 eggs

½ cup cornstarch

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

5 dried red pepper pods

1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons rice wine

3 tablespoons white sugar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornstarch

3 green onions

thinly sliced

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of cornstarch until no lumps remain then mix in the chicken until evenly coated in batter.

Step 3

In batches carefully drop the chicken cubes into the hot oil one by one cooking until the chicken turns golden brown and begins to float about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the dried peppers and cook for about 30 seconds until the color brightens. Add the chicken and cook for a few minutes until the chicken turns a deep golden brown. Stir the vinegar rice wine sugar soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour into the wok and boil until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy about 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions to serve.

Nutritional Information

Joe's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 865.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.4g 77%

Carbohydrates: 61.7g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 52.6g 81%

Saturated Fat: 8.7g 44%

Cholesterol: 277.2mg 92%

Vitamin A Iu: 455.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.3mg 95%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 7.8mg 13%

Folate: 42.4mcg 11%

Calcium: 106.7mg 11%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 38.4mg 14%

Potassium: 832.4mg 23%

Sodium: 1208mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 473.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.