Joe's General Tso Chicken Recipe

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Joe's General Tso Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl, stir and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubed pieces.
  3. Place in large bowl and add 1/4 cup soy sauce and pepper.
  4. Stir in egg.
  5. Gradually add cornstarch until well coated. Will be very sticky.
  6. Add up to a 1/2 cup oil as needed to separate chicken. Will still be sticky, but easier to manage.
  7. Fry chicken in small batches at 350 degrees until crispy. About 4 minutes per batch.
  8. Drain on paper towels.
  9. In a wok (or in a pinch use large spaghetti pot) heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium to medium high heat.
  10. Add chili peppers and onions Stir fry for 30 seconds.
  11. Add sauce mixture to wok stirring until sauce thickens to a nice glaze.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Add chicken stirring until well coated.
  14. Serve with steamed broccoli and rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2900.49 Kcal (12144 kJ)
Calories from fat 2622.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 291.38g 448%
Cholesterol 195.62mg 65%
Sodium 2369.97mg 99%
Potassium 601.22mg 13%
Total Carbs 55.62g 19%
Sugars 15.69g 63%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 13%
Protein 22.28g 45%
Vitamin C 130.9mg 218%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 499.19 Kcal (2090 kJ)
Calories from fat 451.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.15g 448%
Cholesterol 33.67mg 65%
Sodium 407.88mg 99%
Potassium 103.47mg 13%
Total Carbs 9.57g 19%
Sugars 2.7g 63%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 13%
Protein 3.83g 45%
Vitamin C 22.5mg 218%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 8.6mg 5%

* 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

  • 81.6
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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