General Tso’s Chicken

 

Jerry’s Favorite!

4 Servings Prep/Total Time: 30-60 Min.

INGREDIENTS:

***Sauce***

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

OR

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

3/8 cup sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons sherry or white wine

***Meat***

1 1/2 pound boneless chicken, cut into chucks

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 cup sliced green onions

4 small dried hot peppers

 

PREPARATION:

For Sauce: Place the above ingredients in a jar and shake well to dissolve the cornstarch.

 

For Meat: Place chicken and egg in zipper baggie and shake to coat chicken evenly. Add cornstarch and mix until chicken is evenly covered. Deep fry chicken at 350 degrees F until crispy. Drain.

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Add onions and peppers and stir fry about 30 seconds. Add sauce mixture. Cook and stir until thick. Add chicken and cook just long enough to heat through.

 

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