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Ground General Tso’s Chicken

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Ground General Tso’s Chicken is a lighter, faster take on the classic takeout favorite. Packed with garlicky, sweet, and spicy flavors, this easy skillet dinner comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • General Tso’s Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, ground chicken, and diced water chestnuts.
  2. Cook until the chicken develops a good crust before breaking it apart. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar, and cornstarch.
  5. Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Stir constantly for a few seconds until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian