General Tso's Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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General Tso's Chicken (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the wine, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
  2. To make the sauce, in another bowl, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the chicken stock until smooth. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the vinegar, and sugar and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to finish the dish.
  3. In a large wok or pot, heat enough oil to come 3 inches up the sides to 350 degrees F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and carefully slide into the hot oil. Fry, turning, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the oil from the wok. (Alternatively, in a clean wok or saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.) Add the chile peppers and stir-fry until nearly black. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  6. Arrange the chicken on a platter and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with the cashews and additional green onions. Serve with hot rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 728.72 Kcal (3051 kJ)
Calories from fat 568.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.12g 97%
Cholesterol 119.36mg 40%
Sodium 854.99mg 36%
Potassium 456.62mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.11g 7%
Sugars 4.89g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 19.9g 40%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 339.32 Kcal (1421 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.39g 97%
Cholesterol 55.58mg 40%
Sodium 398.12mg 36%
Potassium 212.62mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.83g 7%
Sugars 2.28g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 7%
Protein 9.27g 40%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 14.9mg 3%

* 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

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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