Recipe
Greek-style General Tso's Chicken
Mediterranean Firecracker Chicken
4.8 out of 5
This Greek-style General Tso's Chicken recipe is a fusion of Chinese and Mediterranean flavors. The dish is made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, served with a side of rice. The addition of Greek ingredients like feta cheese and olives gives the dish a unique twist.
Metadata
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Medium
Suitable for
High protein, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Low-carb
Allergens
N/A
Not suitable for
Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Kosher, Halal
Ingredients
This recipe replaces some of the traditional Chinese ingredients with Greek ones. The sauce is made with honey instead of sugar, and red wine vinegar instead of rice vinegar. Feta cheese and olives are added to the dish for a Mediterranean touch. We alse have the original recipe for General Tso's Chicken, so you can check it out.
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500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 500g (1 lb) 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 (30g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
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1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
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1/4 cup (60ml) red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
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2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp ginger, grated
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup (30g) crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup (30g) crumbled feta cheese
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1/4 cup (30g) chopped Kalamata olives 1/4 cup (30g) chopped Kalamata olives
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
- Fat: 16g (4g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 35g (20g sugars)
- Protein: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Salt: 1.5g
Preparation
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1.In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
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2.Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat.
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3.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4.Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
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5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
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6.Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir to coat.
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7.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked.
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8.Sprinkle the feta cheese and chopped olives over the top of the chicken.
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9.Serve hot with a side of rice.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Feta cheese — crumble the cheese just before serving to prevent it from getting too soft and losing its texture.
- Kalamata olives — rinse the olives before chopping to remove excess saltiness.
Tips & Tricks
- For extra crispy chicken, use a deep fryer instead of a skillet.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve with a side of Greek salad for a complete meal.
Serving advice
Serve hot with a side of rice.
Presentation advice
Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped scallions for a pop of color.
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