General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken
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  1. Heat 4 cups of peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the cornstarch. Mix in the chicken until all the pieces are coated with batter. Drop into the hot oil a piece at a time; cook until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Stir together the vinegar, wine, sugar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and the banana ketchup in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the dried chile peppers and cook for a few seconds until the peppers brighten. Stir in the onion, garlic, and orange zest. Cook and stir until the onion is beginning to brown. Stir in the sauce; bring to a boil before adding the fried chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and stir until the chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce, a few minutes longer. Serve sprinkled with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2758.23 Kcal (11548 kJ)
Calories from fat 2581.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 286.89g 441%
Cholesterol 200.75mg 67%
Sodium 881.43mg 37%
Potassium 476.7mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.22g 11%
Sugars 11.24g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 11%
Protein 18.11g 36%
Vitamin C 101.7mg 169%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 80.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 532.21 Kcal (2228 kJ)
Calories from fat 498.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.36g 441%
Cholesterol 38.74mg 67%
Sodium 170.07mg 37%
Potassium 91.98mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.6g 11%
Sugars 2.17g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 11%
Protein 3.49g 36%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 169%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 15.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 78.5
    Points
  • 79
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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