Recipe
General Tso's Chicken - Croatian Style
Croatian-Style Spicy Chicken with Rice
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This Croatian-style General Tso's Chicken recipe is a spicy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy sauce. The dish is served with rice and is perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their meals.
Metadata
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
35 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
High protein, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Low-fat, Low-carb
Allergens
Soy
Not suitable for
Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Halal
Ingredients
This Croatian-style General Tso's Chicken recipe is adapted to the Croatian cuisine by using locally available ingredients and spices. The dish is made spicier than the original recipe to suit the Croatian palate. We alse have the original recipe for General Tso's Chicken, so you can check it out.
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500g (1.1 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 500g (1.1 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
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1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
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1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
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1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
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2 tbsp (30ml) hot sauce 2 tbsp (30ml) hot sauce
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2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp (5g) ginger, minced 1 tsp (5g) ginger, minced
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1/4 tsp (1g) salt 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
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1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
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1/4 cup (60ml) water 1/4 cup (60ml) water
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2 green onions, sliced 2 green onions, sliced
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2 cups (400g) cooked rice 2 cups (400g) cooked rice
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
- Fat: 8g (1g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 60g (20g sugars)
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Salt: 1g
Preparation
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1.In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
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2.In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hot sauce, and water.
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3.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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4.Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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5.Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
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6.Serve the chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Chicken — Make sure to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Soy sauce — Use low-sodium soy sauce if you are watching your salt intake.
- Rice vinegar — If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar.
Tips & Tricks
- To make the dish less spicy, reduce the amount of hot sauce used.
- You can add vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers to the dish for added nutrition and flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water and add it to the sauce while cooking.
Serving advice
Serve the Croatian-style General Tso's Chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Presentation advice
Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice and drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with additional sliced green onions for added color and flavor.
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