Best General Tso First Wok Copycat Recipes

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GENERAL TSAO'S CHICKEN II



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A genuinely mouthwatering dish with an Asian kick that will knock your chopsticks off! Don't be fooled by other General Tsao impostors: this is simply the best Chinese chicken you will ever have. With a flair of peanut oil, a streak of sesame, a dash of orange, and a sweet spot for hot, this is sure to be a favorite. Just don't forget to deep-fry twice! Serve with steamed broccoli and white rice.

Provided by ChefDaddy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 egg
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch white pepper
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
6 dried whole red chilies
1 strip orange zest
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the egg in a mixing bowl. Add the chicken cubes; sprinkle with salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and white pepper; mix well. Mix in 1 cup of cornstarch a little bit at a time until the chicken cubes are well coated.
  • In batches, carefully drop the chicken cubes into the hot oil one by one, cooking until they turns golden brown and begin to float, about 3 minutes. Remove the chicken and allow to cool as you fry the next batch. Once all of the chicken has been fried, refry the chicken, starting with the batch that was cooked first. Cook until the chicken turns deep golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the green onion, garlic, whole chiles, and orange zest. Cook and stir a minute or two until the garlic has turned golden and the chiles brighten. Add 1/2 cup sugar, the ginger, chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and peanut oil; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Dissolve 2 teaspoons of cornstarch into the water, and stir into the boiling sauce. Return to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy from the cornstarch, about 1 minute. Stir the chicken into the boiling sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for a few minutes until the chicken absorbs some of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1191.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

GENERAL TSO'S STEW



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I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso's chicken. The slow cooker makes this super easy, and you can use any meat you like. It's a great with turkey, ground meats or leftover pork. -Lori McLain, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup pickled cherry peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound shredded cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in chicken, onion and broccoli. Cook, covered, on low about 2 hours, until vegetables are tender. Top with green onions and sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN RECIPE



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General Tso's Chicken is a Chinese takeout go-to. Make it all in one dish in the comfort of your home for a sweet and spicy treat!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup oil (for frying)
2 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp red chili flakes
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
6 tbsp rice vinegar
6 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 cup water
6 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss each piece with cornstarch. Set aside.
  • In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce together.
  • Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook each chicken piece until all the sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan. Leave about 1 tbsp of oil in the pan for cooking.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sautee for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer then add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve right away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 977 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN WOK STYLE



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Make and share this General Tso's Chicken Wok Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Geo315

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb chicken breast, skinned and cut into 1 inch squares
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 green onions, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water, mix with the cornstarch
1/2 cup julienned carrot, steamed
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Dredge the chicken in the flour and fry in the olive oil till golden brown.
  • Combine all of the rest of the ingredients (except the cornstarch and water, cayenne pepper, carrots and green onions.) in a sauce pan and heat gently over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the wok and now add the cayenne pepper to the juicy mixture in the wok.
  • stir fry it in without burning it.
  • Now add the sauce to the wok and stir it in until all of the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the cornstarch and water and stir till thickened.
  • Add the chicken with the green onions and stir in gently till coated.
  • Remove and serve over rice and steamed julienned carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.1, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1455.2, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 20.6, Protein 41.4

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