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General Tsos Chicken

Chinese Cuisine Chicken

General Tsos Chicken

A traditional Chinese dish in the Chicken classification, featuring 20 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

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General Tsos Chicken

Recipe Reference #52951

Ingredients

0/20 prepped

Chicken Breast
1 1/2
Plain Flour
3/4 cup
Egg
1
Starch
2 tbs
Baking Powder
1 tbs
Salt
1 tsp
Onion Salt
1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp
Water
3/4 cup
Chicken Stock
1/2 cup
Duck Sauce
1/4 cup
Soy Sauce
3 tbs
Honey
2 tbs
Rice Vinegar
1 tbs
Sesame Seed Oil
2 tbs
Gochujang
1/2 tbs
Starch
2 tbs
Garlic
1 clove
Spring Onions
2 chopped
Ginger
1 tsp

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

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DIRECTIONS:

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STEP 1 - SAUCE

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In a bowl, add 2 Cups of water, 2 Tablespoon soy sauce, 2 Tablespoon white vinegar, sherry cooking wine, 1/4 Teaspoon white pepper, minced ginger, minced garlic, hot pepper, ketchup, hoisin sauce, and sugar.

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Mix together well and set aside.

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STEP 2 - MARINATING THE CHICKEN

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In a bowl, add the chicken, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of white pepper, 2 egg whites, and 3 Tablespoon of corn starch

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STEP 3 - DEEP FRY THE CHICKEN

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Deep fry the chicken at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until it is golden brown and loosen up the chicken so that they don't stick together.

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Set the chicken aside.

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STEP 4 - STIR FRY

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Add the sauce to the wok and then the broccoli and wait until it is boiling.

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To thicken the sauce, whisk together 2 Tablespoon of cornstarch and 4 Tablespoon of water in a bowl and slowly add to your stir-fry until it's the right thickness.

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Next add in the chicken and stir-fry for a minute and serve on a plate

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