GENERAL TSAO'S CHICKEN 
2 chicken cutlets
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
4 dry hot peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
4 tbsp. soy sauce
4 tbsp. vinegar
4 tbsp. water
1 c. vegetable oil

Cut chicken into large chunks. Mix cornstarch with egg. Put chicken pieces in mixture and stir. Mix garlic and ginger with soy sauce, vinegar and water for sauce. Pour oil into wok or large skillet. When oil is red-hot add chicken and stir-fry until crisp. Remove chicken. Leave 1 teaspoon of oil in wok and add red peppers. Pour in sauce and chicken and saute for 1 minute.

Serves 2.

recipe reviews
General Tsao's Chicken
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 Sarah (New York) says:
This recipe had a little too much vinegar for my taste.
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 Pam (Ohio) says:
I made this tonight. I added a bunch of dark brown sugar to the sauce though. I'm used to the sauce being sweet. It was very easy to make and came out really good. I will make it again.
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 Sue Messera (Maryland) says:
Get and use RICE VINEGAR. Different and delicious!!
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 Davonne Mitchell (Massachusetts) says:
Loved this recipe. Used it as my base General Tso Sauce. I added tomato paste and thawed frozen broccoli.
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 Davonne Mitchell (Massachusetts) replies:
I also add regular and brown sugar.
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 Davonne Mitchell (Massachusetts) replies:
Do you use tomato paste as your base?
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 Davonne Mitchell (Massachusetts) replies:
I also use tomato paste as my base.

 

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