Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss chicken in batches with cornstarch, tapping off the excess. Set dredged chicken on a platter and set aside.
In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce and whisk to combine.
Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sauteeing until golden on both sides and cooked through then remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Leave at least 1 Tbsp oil in the pan.
Add the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sautee for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer while stirring. Let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the vinegar a little. Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce or rice vinegar to taste if desired. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
386
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
502
mg
22
%
Potassium
290
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
163
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.