5 Minute General Tsos Chicken
Craving a bold, takeout-style dish without the hassle? This quick and irresistible 5-Minute General Tso's Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken breast coated lightly in cornstarch and stir-fried to golden perfection, this speedy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in record time. A rich, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes brings the iconic sweet, savory, and spicy balance you love. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this dish looks as good as it tastes. Ready in just five minutes, it’s ideal served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’ll be your go-to for quick dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced thinly for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, toss the cooked chicken breast cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the coated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the cornstarch coating is slightly crispy and golden.
Push the chicken to the side of the skillet and add the minced garlic and ground ginger to the center. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and water. Stir well to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet and toss everything together to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 1 minute or until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 407 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2862 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 151.5 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*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.
