General Tso's Chicken

4 from 3 votes

Chicken and vegetables are stir fried in a sweet and spicy, gingery sauce to create a dish that is so much better than takeout.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken, general tso's

Servings: servings

Author: Lori Lange/ RecipeGirl

Ingredients

SAUCE:

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, more if desired
1 teaspoon sesame oil

STIR FRY:

1 pound chicken, cubed
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1½ cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
sesame seeds, for garnish
hot cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

PREPARE THE SAUCE:

In a medium bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside.

PREPARE THE STIR FRY:

Place chicken in a mixing bowl and toss with the cornstarch until all is coated. Let sit for a few minutes.
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Remove chicken onto a plate.
Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the chicken back into the skillet and pour on the sauce. Toss and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve over rice.

Notes

*If you are preparing this recipe as gluten-free or dairy-free , just be sure to use brands of chicken broth, hoisin sauce and soy sauce that are known to be gluten free and/or dairy free.

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