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Easy General Tso’s Chicken

Savory Easy General Tso's Chicken for Busy Weeknights

A quick and delicious recipe for Easy General Tso’s Chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with thighs if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Coats the chicken for a crispy texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce Consider Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee brands.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Can substitute with coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic yields stronger flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Avoid seasoned versions.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Use toasted sesame oil for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted for more flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (Optional) Adjust according to spice preference.
For Cooking
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil High smoke point oil is recommended.
For the Base
  • 8 ounces Ramen Noodles Can substitute with rice or vegetables.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Sprinkled on top.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Zip-Top Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and coat with cornstarch in a zip-top bag.
  2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
  3. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. In the same skillet, cook the sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chicken and cooked noodles to the sauce, tossing to combine.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish offers a quick, comforting meal that's customizable to your taste. Great served with rice or vegetables.

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