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How To Make General Tso's Chicken

We make General Tso's Chicken ourselves in order to get a gluten free version of this classic sweet and spicy Chinese restaurant dish.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Gluten Free
Keyword: Chicken, dinner, Gluten free
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 423kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs cut into cubes
  • 1 Cup Mirin
  • 1/4 Cup Tamari
  • 1 Cup Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 Tbls Salt
  • Vegetable Oil For Frying
  • 1/2 Tbls Water
  • 1/2 Tbls Cornstarch
  • 1/4 Cup Tamari
  • 1/4 Cup Mirin
  • 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1/2 Cup Red Chile Pods
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Sliced Green Onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup mirin and 1/4 cup tamari in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chicken and stir. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for one hour. Then strain the chicken pieces to remove any excess liquid.
  • Combine 1 cup of gluten free flour with 1 tablespoon of salt in a medium size bowl. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat thoroughly.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 350°. When the oil is hot put a layer of chicken pieces in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until golden. Remove the pieces to a paper towel to drain. Let the oil come back up to 350° and cook another batch of chicken pieces. Repeat as necessary until all the chicken is cooked.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch and water. Mix together well so there are no lumps.
  • In a one cup measuring cup mix together 1/4 cup each of tamari, mirin and rice vinegar.
  • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet. When the oil is hot add the garlic and ginger. Let cook for 30 seconds and then add the red chiles. Pour in the liquid mixture and add the 1/4 cup of sugar. Bring this to a strong boil and then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring as the sauce boils and thickens.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly. Garnish with green onion slices.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

You can add some chile flakes if you prefer a little more spice.
Cauliflower rice is a nice substitute for rice. We have also cooked carrots and added to the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 3984mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg