General Tso's Chicken and Shrimp

Elevate your takeout-inspired dinner with this irresistible General Tso’s Chicken and Shrimp recipe, a bold fusion of crispy chicken bites and succulent shrimp tossed in a sticky, tangy-sweet sauce. Perfectly seasoned and lightly battered, the chicken and shrimp are fried to golden perfection, then coated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and aromatic garlic-ginger spices. A hint of heat from dried chili flakes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds bring this dish to life, while chopped green onions add a fresh, zesty finish. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies for a restaurant-quality meal right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
• 12 pieces (peeled and deveined) Large shrimp
• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups (for frying) Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon (minced) Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Dried red chili flakes
• 2 stalks (chopped) Green onions
• 1 tablespoon (for garnish) Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and add to another bowl.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Coat the chicken pieces first by dipping them into the egg mixture, followed by the cornstarch-flour mixture. Repeat with the shrimp.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per batch, and set them aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Repeat with the shrimp, frying for about 2-3 minutes per batch.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.

Step 6

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and dried chili flakes, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Add the fried chicken and shrimp into the skillet, tossing them gently to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1432.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5062.0

Total Fat 444.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 272.7g
Cholesterol 919.6mg	0%
Sodium 6607.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 140.8g	0%

Vitamin D 355.6IU	0%
Calcium 311.2mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1910.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 12.9%