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General Tso's Chicken




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 egg white
  
• 3 T cornstarch, divided
  
• 3 T soy sauce, divided
  
• 2 lbs fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
  
• 2 cups vegetable oil
  
• 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
  
• 2 T chopped, seeded green chile peppers
  
• 1 T grated gingerroot
  
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
  
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
  
• 2 T sugar
  
• 1 1/2 tsp vinegar
  
• 1 tsp sesame oil
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine egg white, 1 T cornstarch, and 1 T soy sauce. Stir in chicken pieces; refrigerate for 2 hours.
   
2. After chicken has marinated, heat oil to 350 degrees in a large heavy saucepan. Fry chicken for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towel and set aside.
   
3. Drain all but 2 T oil from the pan. Add green onions, chile peppers, gingerroot and garlic to pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   
4. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and remaining 2 T cornstarch.
   
5. To the pan, add chicken, sugar, remaining 2 T soy sauce, vinegar and cornstarch mixture. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve hot.
   






Final Comments


Serving Size: 8