General so chicken

General so chicken

Dinner

Item Rating: 75/100

1 serving (100 grams) contains 165 calories, 31.0 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of fat, and 0.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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392.9
calories
73.8
protein
0
carbohydrates
8.6
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (238.1g)
Calories
392.9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.6 g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 202.4 mg 67%
Sodium 176.2 mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0 g
protein 73.8 g 147%
Vitamin D 11.9 mcg 59%
Calcium 26.2 mg 2%
Iron 3.1 mg 17%
Potassium 609.5 mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

⚠️ Contains trans fat
🥩 High protein

Source of Calories

0.0%
79.2%
20.8%
Fat: 77 cal (20.8%)
Protein: 295 cal (79.2%)
Carbs: 0 cal (0.0%)

About General so chicken

General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in American-Chinese cuisine, celebrated for its crispy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. The dish consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken, typically coated in a cornstarch batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. These are then tossed in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. While General Tso's Chicken is flavorful and satisfying, it isn’t considered a health-conscious choice due to its deep-fried preparation and high sugar content in the sauce. The dish is calorie-dense and contains significant amounts of sodium and fat. However, it does provide protein from the chicken. Healthier versions can be prepared by baking or stir-frying the chicken and modifying the sauce to reduce sugar and sodium. The origins of this dish trace back to Chinese-American restaurants, inspired more by American tastes than traditional Chinese culinary practices.