How many calories are in General Tsos Chicken?
General Tsos Chicken has about 650 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
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General Tsos Chicken
General Tsos Chicken is a lunch chinese recipe with 650 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
650 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
35 g
Ingredients
- chicken breast, cut into cubes8 oz
- cornstarch.5 cup
- egg, beaten1 piece
- General Tso's sauce.5 cup
- 6-8 dried red chiliesAs needed
- steamed broccoli florets1 cup
- vegetable oil for frying3 cup
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat in a batter of cornstarch and egg.
- 2
Step 2
Deep-fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- 3
Step 3
In a separate pan, heat the General Tso's sauce, which includes soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
- 4
Step 4
Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 5
Step 5
Garnish with dried red chilies and steamed broccoli.
- 6
Step 6
Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Snapshot
Macros and micros at a glance
Calories
650
Protein
35g
Carbs
60g
Fat
30g
Fiber
3g
Micronutrients
Iron
2 mg
Zinc
1.5 mg
Sodium
1000 mg
Calcium
50 mg
Folate
25 mcg
Magnesium
40 mg
Potassium
500 mg
Vitamin C
30 mg
Vitamin A
100 mcg
Vitamin B12
0.6 mcg
Diet and Allergen Guide
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Egg
Meal Prep and Storage
Make it easier to prep ahead
General Tsos Chicken can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about General Tsos Chicken
Is General Tsos Chicken suitable for vegetarians?
No. General Tsos Chicken is not vegetarian as written because it includes chicken breast, cut into cubes.
Is General Tsos Chicken gluten-free?
General Tsos Chicken is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Are there any allergen ingredients in General Tsos Chicken?
Yes. This recipe includes Egg. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Can I make General Tsos Chicken ahead of time?
General Tsos Chicken can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
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