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 hr
Active Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Gluten Free
Keyword: Chicken, dinner, Gluten free
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 423kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen
- 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
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.
Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
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.
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