General Tso Chicken

24g protein · 20 min · 518 kcal

General Tso Chicken

Can't get enough Chinese take-out? Make this sweet and spicy General Tso's Chicken at home in just 20 minutes. Serve it over rice and you have a complete meal the family will love!

20 min4 servings518 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound chicken (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper (cubed)
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place chicken in a mixing bowl and toss with the cornstarch until all is coated. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove chicken onto plate.

  4. 4

    Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the chicken back and pour on the sauce. Toss and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and green onion, and serve over rice.

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