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General Tso's Spicy Chicken Recipe

Craving takeout? Make restaurant-quality General Tso's Spicy Chicken at home! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in just 35 minutes. Customize the spice level with your favorite amount of red pepper flakes – go mild, medium, or extra hot! Serve over fluffy rice with vibrant broccoli for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 660.4 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for General Tso's Spicy Chicken

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How to Make General Tso's Spicy Chicken

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Blanch broccoli florets by boiling for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. Drain well and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference). Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the cornstarch mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook chicken in batches for 4-6 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  7. Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli.
  9. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Serve immediately over prepared rice. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped scallions for an extra burst of freshness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

24g

Carbs

26g

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