Ingredients
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
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¼ cup cornstarch
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ cup vegetable oil
Sauce:
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½ cup chopped green onion
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
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4 teaspoons sesame oil
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½ cup water
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ cup distilled white vinegar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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¼ cup oyster sauce
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¼ cup ketchup
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
![Ingredients including chicken, ginger, green onions, and sauces arranged on a table.]()
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Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl; set aside. Beat eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until combined. Stir in flour and baking powder until no large lumps remain. Mix in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
![Marinated chicken pieces in a bowl, ready for cooking.]()
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink on the inside, about 12 minutes. Set chicken aside; keep warm.
![Fried chicken pieces draining on a paper towel next to frying pan.]()
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Make sauce: Reduce heat to medium-high; add green onion, ginger, and sesame oil to the skillet. Cook and stir until onion is limp and ginger begins to brown, about 1 minute. Pour in water, sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil
![Cooking green onions and ginger in a saucepan with sauces for General Tso's chicken.]()
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Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into vinegar mixture along with oyster sauce and ketchup. Cook until sauce has thickened and is no longer cloudy. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through.
![Fried chicken in saucepan mixed with General Tso's sauce.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 522 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 522 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium 1055mg | 46% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Protein 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 82mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 375mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
