Description
Indulge in a homemade version of General Tso’s Chicken that brings sweet and spicy flavors to your dinner table. This crispy chicken dish, enveloped in a glossy sauce made from fresh garlic, ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce, is perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings with friends and family. In just under an hour, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that not only satisfies your taste buds but also allows for flexibility in ingredients and spice levels. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a filling meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 1 cup)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side) and drain on paper towels.
- Bring any leftover marinade to a boil in another pan for safety; toss in fried chicken to coat evenly.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg