General Tso's Chicken with Broccoli

Crispy chicken coated in a tangy and slightly spicy General Tso's sauce, served with steamed broccoli and rice.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken Drumsticks
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 lb Broccoli Crowns
• 3 cups Cooked Rice
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with a pinch of salt, pepper and 2 tbsp cornstarch for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to make a slurry.
3. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
4. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook until fragrant.
5. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch slurry, and red pepper flakes.
6. Pour sauce into the wok and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
7. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
8. Steam broccoli until tender-crisp.
9. Serve chicken and broccoli over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Cuisine: Chinese

Suitability:

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner