EVERGREEN'S GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN

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I know there are a ton of Tso's Chicken (pronounced by the cook as "sho"). This one is exactly like the Tso's at Evergreen, the restaurant I frequent. This makes lots of sticky sauce, just great for going over rice. They are closed on Mondays, so if I'm craving Chinese, I have to make it at home, which is always better.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken, in bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons good quality soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
oil, for frying
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup good-quality soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
4 red chilies (I get these at the Mexican market, much cheaper! You can use more or less, depending on how hot you)

Steps:

  • In a zip-top bag, combine marinade and chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. While marinating, assemble rest of ingredients (except chilies) and combine in a bowl. This step is very important because after you fry the chicken, this recipe moves VERY fast!
  • After marinating, fry chicken and drain. Keep warm.
  • Drain the oil if any is left. Toast the chilies in a drop of oil, being careful not to burn them.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until the cornstarch is combined; add to the skillet and bring to a boil and reduce heat. Mixture should thicken up a bit.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.6, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 175.1, Sodium 1946.9, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 28.4, Protein 38.3

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