Description
General Tso’s Chicken is an irresistible American-Chinese favorite that brings the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors right to your dining table. This homemade version features tender, crispy chicken pieces generously coated in a tangy sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that’s not only better than takeout but also customizable to suit your spice preferences. Whether served over rice or noodles, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- Optional: red chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cube the chicken breasts and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, and garlic salt; coat chicken pieces evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry coated chicken until golden brown (5-7 mins).
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce, and optional chili flakes; pour into skillet after removing chicken.
- Add fried chicken back to the skillet, stir until coated with sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg