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Ground General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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This Ground General Tso’s Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and quick twist on the classic dish by using ground chicken combined with crunchy water chestnuts. The savory sauce, made from soy, hoisin, and rice vinegar, creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Ideal for a fast stovetop meal, this dish is delicious served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Chicken and Water Chestnuts: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and diced water chestnuts. Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed until a good crust forms on the bottom before breaking it apart. Then, use a spatula to break apart the meat and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Once the chicken is cooked, add the minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir and cook for about 10 seconds until fragrant to build flavor.
  3. Prepare General Tso’s Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar, and cornstarch to create a smooth sauce mixture.
  4. Combine and Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared General Tso’s sauce into the pan with the chicken mixture. Bring it to a boil, stirring continuously. Cook for just a few seconds until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and water chestnuts evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can serve this Ground General Tso’s Chicken over steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your spice preference; omit for a milder dish.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free dish, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For added vegetables, try tossing in broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas during the sauce step.

Keywords: Ground General Tso’s Chicken, Quick Chinese Chicken Recipe, Easy Stir Fry, Spicy Chicken, Ground Chicken Stir Fry

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