Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 5.0 (77)
General Tso's Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 53%
CARBS 25G22% OF CAL
2G FIBER5G SUGAR19G OTHER
FAT 28G55% OF CAL
5G SAT23G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Crispy battered chicken in a glossy sweet and spicy sauce with sesame seeds and green onion. A restaurant favorite that's easy to replicate at home with bold, tangy flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
CAL 23%·PRO 53%
CARBS 25G22% OF CAL
2G FIBER5G SUGAR19G OTHER
FAT 28G55% OF CAL
5G SAT23G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 764mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 454mg
- Calcium
- 41mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 764MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.