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General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

Craving something flavorful and satisfying? Try this easy General Tso's Chicken recipe for a delicious weeknight dinner. With its crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • black pepper and chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter or extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • sesame seeds and green onion, for serving
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with oil.
  2. 2. On the sheet pan, mix the chicken, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes. Add the flour and toss again. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter, tossing to coat. Arrange the chicken on one side of the baking sheet. Add the broccoli to the other side. Toss with butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. 3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a bowl or glass jar, combine all ingredients.
  4. 4. Remove the broccoli from the sheet pan. Then pour the General T's sauce over the chicken and toss the chicken up in the sauce. Bake for another 5 minutes until the sauce is baked onto the chicken.
  5. 5. Serve the chicken and broccoli with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. We always serve this over rice!

Notes

  • Homemade Hoisin Sauce: In a small sauce pot, mix 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce with 3 tablespoons molasses. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk in 1/3 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is smoothed and thickened.