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chineseutama· 4 servings

≈490 kkal · P 35.9g · L 14g · KH 54.3g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)

Ayam Tso

MBG-eligible

General Tso's Chicken

Ayam Tso
Photo: Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0 · wikimedia-commons

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and white pepper.
  2. 2Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5In the same wok, heat a little oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  6. 6Add chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce slightly.
  7. 7Return the fried chicken to the wok and toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. 8Stir in sesame oil and sliced scallions just before serving.

Source: llm-generated