I LOVE Chinese food! Panda Express was my favorite as a kid and then I discovered PF Chang’s. I don’t think I’ve ever had something there I didn’t like. Eating out is delicious and a fun experience but it’s definitely pricey so why not enjoy the same great meal at home for a fraction of the price? This General Tso’s Chicken tastes just like the restaurant classic and comes together ridiculously quick. There’s no excuse not to make it.
How do you Make General Tso’s Chicken?
You’ll first want get your rice started so it’s ready when your chicken is done. Next, toss your chicken with the cornstarch. This is what gives the chicken that classic breaded texture but without actually making a batter and deep frying. You’ll let the cornstarch soak into the chicken while you prep everything else for the dish.
Chop up your veggies and then mix all the sauce ingredients together in a liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl. Now you have everything ready to cook. Heat up 1/4 cup oil in a wok or non-stick skillet and then add the chicken. Let the chicken cook for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring. You want it to become golden brown. Flip each piece of chicken and let it cook another 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan leaving the remaining oil in the pan. Throw in the veggies and stir fry for 2 minutes and then add the chicken back along with the sauce and stir fry another minute or two until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken. Remove it from the heat and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve it up over a bed of white or brown rice.
How easy is that?! Just 20 minutes for a dairy-free, gluten-free delicious meal that your family is sure to love. I mean, how can your kids not eat broccoli when the florets are soaked in a yummy sweet garlic sauce? Plus this is less expensive and will be on the table faster than delivery.
Here are a few more Asian recipes you might enjoy:
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken by Garnish & Glaze Easy Shrimp Fried Rice by Recipe Girl Easy Kung Pao Chicken by Recipe Girl Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli by Table for Two
