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How to Make General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Sesame Chicken

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Orange chicken is a popular dish in American-Chinese cuisine, often found in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It combines sweet and tangy flavors, appealing to a wide audience. The dish is typically served with rice and is a staple in takeout menus, reflecting the fusion of Chinese cooking techniques with American tastes.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • orange juice
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • vinegar
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Marinate chicken in soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
  6. 6Remove chicken and drain excess oil.
  7. 7In the same pan, combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
  8. 8Add fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  9. 9Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

chicken

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

Healthier: honey

Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment

mixing bowlfrying panmeasuring cupsknifecutting board
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowsoysesame

Also Known As

General Tso's ChickenSweet Orange Chicken

General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, often served in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It is named after a 19th-century Chinese military leader, but its origins are debated, with some attributing its creation to chefs in the U.S. in the 1970s. The dish is characterized by its sweet and spicy sauce, making it a favorite among diners.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • egg
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • green onions
  • red chili peppers
  • sugar
  • rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Marinate chicken in soy sauce, egg, and cornstarch.
  3. 3Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
  5. 5In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chili peppers until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the fried chicken back to the pan along with sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
  7. 7Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

chicken

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Techniques

fryingstir-frying

Equipment

woklarge panmixing bowlspatula
🌶️🌶️🌶️Hotsoyegg
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Origin of the dish is debated; some sources claim it was created in the U.S. rather than China.

Also Known As

General Tso'sTso's Chicken

Originating from Chinese-American cuisine, Sesame Chicken is a popular dish that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and savory sauce. It reflects the adaptation of traditional Chinese flavors to suit Western palates. Today, it is enjoyed in Chinese restaurants worldwide, often served with rice and vegetables, and has inspired many variations, including healthier versions using baked chicken.

Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • honey
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • vegetable oil
  • broccoli
  • bell pepper
  • carrots
  • rice

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until coated.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. 5In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. 6Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots; stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. 7Return chicken to the skillet and pour in soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil; stir to combine.
  8. 8Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  9. 9Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top before serving.
  10. 10Serve hot over cooked rice.

Ingredient Alternatives

chicken breast

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

Healthier: agave syrup

Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.

sesame oil

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Techniques

stir-fryingsautéing

Equipment

large skilletcutting boardknifemixing bowlmeasuring spoons
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowsoysesame

Also Known As

Sesame Chicken Stir-FrySesame Chicken with Broccoli

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