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Oven-Baked General Tso’s Chicken


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  • Author: seliane
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free alternatives)

Description

A healthier twist on a classic Chinese-American dish, this Oven-Baked General Tso’s Chicken is both crispy and flavorful, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups Brown rice


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and bread crumbs in a third.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken in flour, then eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
  5. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. While chicken is baking, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Cook the sauce until it thickens slightly.
  8. Once chicken is done, toss it in the sauce.
  9. Serve over a bowl of brown rice.

Notes

Allow the breaded chicken to rest for a few minutes before baking for a crispier coating.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg