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General Tso's Chicken

Cultural Context

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.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

1

Head out to Walmart for grocery pickup.

2

Order produce items and rice vinegar for the recipe.

3

Pick up hoisin sauce, which the creator mentions they have never heard of before.

4

Prepare to make General Tso's chicken for dinner, as found by the creator's husband on Facebook.

5

Set out chicken thighs to thaw before cooking.

6

Tidy up the house while waiting for the chicken to thaw.

Cooking Techniques

fryingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

contains meat

Allergens

soyegg
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Note

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

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