Deb's General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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Deb's General Tso's Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat the frying oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Mix in the 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch until no lumps remain. Mix in the chicken until evenly coated in the batter.
  3. In batches, carefully drop the chicken cubes into the hot oil one by one, cooking until the chicken turns golden brown and begins to float, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, white vinegar, rice vinegar, sherry, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce thickens to the consistency of light pancake syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the dried chiles and ginger; cook and stir until the ginger begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the chiles and ginger from the wok and stir them into the sauce. Place the fried chicken cubes into the wok and cook until very crispy and dark golden brown. Serve the chicken with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1446.77 Kcal (6057 kJ)
Calories from fat 871.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 96.86g 149%
Cholesterol 240.39mg 80%
Sodium 868.99mg 36%
Potassium 1442.22mg 31%
Total Carbs 116.23g 39%
Sugars 34.1g 136%
Dietary Fiber 8.36g 33%
Protein 25.41g 51%
Vitamin C 137.9mg 230%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.42 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.11g 149%
Cholesterol 47.42mg 80%
Sodium 171.44mg 36%
Potassium 284.52mg 31%
Total Carbs 22.93g 39%
Sugars 6.73g 136%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 33%
Protein 5.01g 51%
Vitamin C 27.2mg 230%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 13.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.2
    Points
  • 39
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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