General Tso’s Chicken

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   To Make Sauce: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and mix together.

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   Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and white wine vinegar.

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   Then add chicken broth and monosodium glutamate, and stir everything until the sugar dissolves.

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   Refrigerate until needed.

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   To Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and white pepper.

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   Stir in the egg.

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   Add 1 cup cornstarch and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.

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   Add oil to help separate the chicken pieces.

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   Divide the chicken into small batches and deep-fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until crispy.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    To Make Mixture: Add a small amount of oil to a wok and heat until the wok is hot.

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    Add the scallions and dried chile peppers and stir-fry briefly.

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    Remove the sauce from the refrigerator and stir.

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    Add the sauce to the wok.

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    Then add the fried chicken and cook until the sauce thickens (add cornstarch or water as needed until the sauce is as thick as you like).

• Calories 687.94 kcal High
• Protein 39.9 g Good Source
• Carbs 47.28 g Moderate
• Total Fat 40.18 g High
• Saturated Fat 5.37 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 151.64 mg High
• Sodium 1319.72 mg High
• Fiber 1.78 g Low Source
• Sugar 27.06 g High
• Added Sugar 0.41 g Low Source
• Calcium 24.1 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.46 mg Moderate
• Potassium 828.19 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 25.1 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 22.5 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Soy 🌱
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Corn 🌽
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅
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