Name: General Tso's Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken thighs; 9 tbsp cornstarch; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 clove garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 whole dried red chili; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 2 stalk scallions

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320 cal35g protein16g carbs13g fat820mg sodium

Estimated, per serving — stays per-serving no matter how many you cook for.

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Ingredients

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rotisserie chickenshredded or cut into bite-sized pieces, or equal weight in frozen cooked chicken1 whole

vegetable oil1 tbsp

garlicminced3 cloves

fresh gingerminced1.5 tsp

dried red chili3 whole

soy sauce3 tbsp

rice vinegar2 tbsp

sugar2 tbsp

chicken broth0.25 cups

cornstarch1.5 tbsp

sesame oil0.5 tsp

scallionsGarnishsliced, white and green parts separated2 stalks

Cook it to

Chicken165°F / 74°C

USDA minimum internal temperatures. Measure at the thickest part, away from bone.

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Most sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot.

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Steps

1Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and whole dried chilies. Toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix 1.5 tbsp cornstarch with 1.5 tbsp water to make a slurry.

3Pour the soy mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.

4Add shredded rotisserie chicken and toss to coat completely in the sauce. Warm through for 2–3 minutes, then drizzle with sesame oil.

5Scatter white parts of scallions over top and serve immediately over rice. Finish with green scallion tops.