Ground General Tso’s Chicken: A Deliciously Easy Homemade Twist
A tantalizing spin on a classic dish that brings authentic flavor and convenience to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cook until chicken is browned.
- Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water, add to the skillet and stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust heat by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg