左宗棠鸡
General Tso's Chicken – The Takeout Icon
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 30 minMEDIUM
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 g | chicken thighs鸡腿肉 | — | — |
| 45 g | cornstarch玉米淀粉 | — | — |
| 30 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 22 ml | rice vinegar白醋 | — | — |
| 35 g | sugar白糖 | — | — |
| 8.0 pcs | dried chili peppers干辣椒 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Fry and glaze(12 min)
Coat chicken in cornstarch. Fry 5 min at 350°F. Boil soy + vinegar + sugar + water until syrupy. Add chilies, toss with chicken.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
460
Calories (kcal)
30
Protein (g)
34
Carbs (g)
22
Fat (g)
1
Fiber (g)
750
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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