I'm a big fan of Asian food. I like trying recipes at home, but a lot of times they call for strange ingredients that are hard to find and/or expensive, plus they don't always taste as good. However, this recipe for General Tso's Chicken is easy and really yummy. It's a win-win situation!
Healthier General Tso's Chicken
adapted from Kitchen Simplicity
1 pound chicken
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger6 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups snow peas, trimmed and halved diagonally
Salt
Pepper
For sauce: Mix together water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in remaining garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and snow peas. Set aside.
For chicken: Cut into bite size pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
To cook: Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a small amount of oil. Once chicken is done, add sauce to skillet and cook until snow peas are tender and sauce is thickened.
Serve with rice.
Oooh that looks easy and delicious!
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