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General Tso's Chicken

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.50640 cal · 36g proteinkept by 3 families

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • cornstarch½ cup
  • eggs1 count
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • hoisin sauce2 tbsp
  • rice vinegar2 tbsp
  • brown sugar3 tbsp
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • broccoli florets12 oz
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice. Steam or microwave the broccoli until crisp-tender.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, dip in beaten egg, then toss in cornstarch to coat.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken in batches, 5-6 minutes per batch, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Wipe out most of the oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger 30 seconds, then add soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer 2 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce and serve right away with the broccoli and rice.

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