General Tso's Chicken

A homemade and healthier version of our favorite Chinese take-out dish! We absolutely love General Tso's chicken and were looking for a healthier -- and cheaper -- way to enjoy this delicious dish.

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into cubes

1 1/4 tbsp soy sauce

1 egg

1/4 tsp black pepper

3 green onions, chopped

3/4 cup oil (peanut oil works best)

cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

Sauce:

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp white sugar

6 tbsp water (or chicken broth)

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp ground ginger

3 tsp cornstarch for thickening sauce (optional)

Preparation:

1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into 1 to 2 inch cubes.

2. In a large bowl, combine chicken with egg, 1 1/4 tbsp soy sauce and black pepper.

3. Add cornstarch, just enough to coat the chicken thoroughly.

4. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan with tall sides on medium to medium-high heat. While waiting, chop the green onions and set off to the side.

5. Add chicken to wok and fry until golden brown (4 to 5 minutes).

6. Remove chicken cubes and place on paper towels to soak up oil.

7. Remove leftover oil and particles from wok and add 2 tbsp of oil.

8. Add slices of green onions and stir-fry for 45 seconds, stirring constantly so they don't burn.

9. Re-add chicken to wok and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

10. Add freshly stirred sauce to middle of wok, cook another 2 minutes, or until desired thickness, and serve immediately.

11. You can also serve this chicken over any rice, although brown rice is the best.