Ingredients

Preparation

Coat the chicken cubes with flour. Cook in peanut oil in a wok. Remove the chicken once cooked. Add a little more oil to the wok if necessary. Sauté the garlic and ginger for approximately 1 minute. Add the following in order, with a 3-second interval between each: white wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, and water. Return the chicken to the wok mixture. Simmer (low boil) until the sauce is caramelized. Serve with basmati rice and fresh sprouts, warmed in hot water with 1/4 cup (65 ml) of seasoned rice vinegar (optional).

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General Tao’s Chicken

Name: General Tao’s Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A little bit of peanut oil, for cooking; 600 g (1 1/3 lb) of chicken in cubes; A little white flour; 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 4 tbsp (40 g) of fresh ginger, finely chopped; 6 tbsp (75 g) of brown sugar; 6 tbsp (90 ml) of soy sauce; 6 tbsp (90 ml) of white wine; 4 tbsp (60 ml) of white vinegar; 4 tbsp (60 ml) of water

Preparation: 15 min

Cooking: 20 min

Servings: 4

General Tao’s Chicken is an iconic Chinese dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce. This specialty is a unanimous favorite at dinners and is ideal to serve with fragrant rice. It’s a delicious way to add a bit of exoticism to your family meals, sure to delight both kids and adults.