Trisha's Easy General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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Trisha's Easy General Tso's Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup of cornstarch and 3 eggs thoroughly.
  2. Toss chicken in mixture to coat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the cornstarch, rice vinegar, rice wine, sugar, and soy sauce.
  4. Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry chicken in small batches long enough to cook through, but not golden brown.
  6. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel.
  7. Leave a tablespoon or two of peanut oil in the wok.
  8. Add chicken and chili pods to the wok and stir fry until crispy and brown.
  9. Once chicken is done, add the sauce mixture over the chicken in the wok and toss over heat until sauce thickens.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Goes great with fried rice and an egg roll.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.92 Kcal (1729 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7g 10%
Cholesterol 189.65mg 63%
Sodium 3432.94mg 143%
Potassium 488.26mg 10%
Total Carbs 48.69g 16%
Sugars 24.6g 98%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 33.2g 66%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 34.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.79 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.25g 10%
Cholesterol 63.75mg 63%
Sodium 1153.89mg 143%
Potassium 164.12mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.36g 16%
Sugars 8.27g 98%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 3%
Protein 11.16g 66%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 11.6mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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