30 minute General Tso Chicken

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 2 Chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Egg whites, large

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Chicken stock

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Mirin
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce, dark

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp Brown sugar, light
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Cornstarch mixed with
  • 1 Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Sesame seeds

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 65 tbsp Vegetable oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces (about 1½ pounds)
• 1 cup cornstarch mixed with ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 cups oil for deep frying
• sesame seeds for serving, if desired
• crushed red pepper flakes for heat, if desired
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

• Add 4 cups of oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, combine the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add in the cubed chicken and stir to coat. Set aside until ready to cook.
• In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch and shake off any excess.
• Working in batches, deep fry the chicken in oil until the chicken is golden brown, crispy and cooked through.
• While the chicken is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan or skillet.
• Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
• Stir in the cooked chicken tossing to coat the chicken in the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
• Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
• (For some heat sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes)