Description
A delightful twist on traditional General Tso’s Chicken, blending sweet, spicy, and savory flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, and garlic salt.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet over medium heat, stir, and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or steamed broccoli.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the chicken before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg