GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN (UNBREADED)

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The closest thing I've found to my favorite at August Moon, though I'm much too lazy to bread the chicken (which I haven't found any breading similar enough for my family's taste, unfortunately). All my family members who have tried this absolutely love it, even my mother-in-law who dislikes most Asian food! Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. Please enjoy! :D

Provided by tori.zombie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
vegetable oil or cooking spray
2 cups hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch (you may want to reduce this to 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce (I use Kikkoman, most generic kinds are watery)
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup rice vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it) or 1/4 cup white vinegar (I use rice vinegar when I have it)
1/2-1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (I don't usually measure these)
1/3 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl or Tupperware, dissolve chicken bouillon in hot water. Allow broth to cool to at least room temperature, then mix in cornstarch until well blended.
  • Stir in sesame oil(opt), garlic powder, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Set aside in fridge.
  • Heat oil or spray oil in wok or large skillet, brown chicken on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add more oil, if necessary, stir fry green onions until softened.
  • Remove sauce mixture from fridge, give it a stir if any ingredients have settled to the bottom. Pour into pan with green onions, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Cook to desired thickness. I like mine nicely thickened and with a dark amber color.
  • Fold in cooked chicken, evenly coating. Serve with steamed or fried rice. Enjoy! (Note: You can beef this up a little bit by adding your favorite stir fried vegetable when cooking the green onions, I often use broccoli and stir fry to tender crisp.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 2636.5, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.3, Protein 29.6

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