Super Easy General Tso Chicken Dinner

Say hello to takeout-level flavor made effortlessly at home with this **Super Easy General Tso Chicken Dinner**! This quick and flavorful recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in crispy, golden perfection and smothered in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, ginger, and garlic. Paired with fluffy white rice and topped with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this dish is a simple but satisfying crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that delivers bold, restaurant-quality taste without the hassle. Ideal for lovers of easy Asian-inspired recipes, this one-bowl meal is sure to win over your taste buds and become a regular in your dinner rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 2 units green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper, then toss them in a bowl with the cornstarch until well-coated.

Step 3

Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set it aside.

Step 4

Cook the white rice by rinsing it under cold water, then adding it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in a single layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 6

Pour out most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the fried chicken pieces back into the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Serve the General Tso's Chicken over the cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(753.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	413.9

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 29.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.0mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 186.7mg	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: 1.1%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 93.7%