General Tso's Chicken

Tangy and refreshing, ideal for appetite stimulation.

Senny

2 min read

General Tso's Chicken, also known as General Tso Chicken, is a non-traditional Chinese fried chicken dish. Despite its name being associated with Qing Dynasty general Zuo Zongtang, it was actually invented by Taiwanese chef Changkuei Peng in 1952. Featuring chicken as the main ingredient, along with vegetables and a special sauce, its tangy flavor has made it a favorite among diners both domestically and internationally, and it is one of the most popular dishes in American Chinese restaurants.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Chicken breast

  • Egg

  • Shrimp flour

  • Carrot

  • Green peas

  • Green bell pepper

  • Chopped scallions

  • Shredded ginger

  • Sauce (sugar, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, garlic, ginger, chili powder, etc.)

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Slice chicken breast meat (0.5 cm thick), coat with beaten egg, then cover with shrimp flour.

  2. Heat oil in a pan, and once hot, fry the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

  3. Heat oil in the same pan, add dried chili peppers and shredded ginger to fragrance.

  4. Add the prepared sauce (sugar, soy sauce, chicken bouillon, garlic, ginger, chili powder, etc.).

  5. Put the fried chicken into the pan, stir-fry evenly over medium heat.

  6. Add sliced carrots, green peas, and green bell peppers, and continue stir-frying.

  7. Finally, add chopped scallions and sprinkle with roasted black sesame seeds before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • Control the heat when frying the chicken to avoid overcooking the outside while the inside remains raw.

  • The sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • With its tangy and refreshing flavor, General Tso's Chicken can stimulate appetite and is suitable for enjoyment on various occasions, especially during holidays or gatherings. As a popular dish, it adds to the festive atmosphere.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

  • General Tso's Chicken is rich in protein, especially essential amino acids, while the fat content is relatively low and mostly unsaturated fatty acids. Nutrients are easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Appropriate consumption helps to enhance physical strength, strengthen the body, and is suitable for children, the elderly, cardiovascular disease patients, and those recovering from illness.