Description
Ground General Tso’s Chicken is a quick and flavorful twist on classic takeout. Ground chicken is cooked with crunchy water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, then coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy General Tso’s sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.
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
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and diced water chestnuts.
- Cook the chicken until a good crust forms before breaking it apart. Continue cooking while breaking it apart with a spatula for another 2–3 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Add the minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 seconds, stirring constantly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the General Tso’s sauce into the pan with the chicken and bring it to a boil.
- Cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite Asian-inspired side dishes.
Notes
- Let the ground chicken develop a good crust before breaking it apart for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to make the dish more or less spicy.
- Whisk the cornstarch thoroughly into the sauce ingredients before adding it to the pan to prevent lumps.
- Serve immediately once the sauce thickens for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian