General Tso's Chicken Italian Style

Ingredients

This Italian version of General Tso's Chicken uses Italian ingredients such as olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. The chicken is also coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese before being fried, giving it a crispy texture. Additionally, the sauce is made with tomato paste and balsamic vinegar, which adds a tangy sweetness to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for General Tso's Chicken, so you can check it out.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (450g / 1lb) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (450g / 1lb)
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (60g) breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato paste 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1/4 cup (30g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat: 22g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 32g (14g sugars)
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
2. 2.
   In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3.
   Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. 4.
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 5.
   Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. 6.
   In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
7. 7.
   Add the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
8. 8.
   Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
9. 9.
   Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken — Make sure to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces so that it cooks evenly. Also, be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it can become dry.
• Breadcrumbs — Use fresh breadcrumbs if possible, as they will give the chicken a better texture.
• Parmesan cheese — Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the chicken extra crispy, you can double-coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
• If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use red wine vinegar instead.
• For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
• Serve the chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad to make it a complete meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Pollo alla General Tso hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Presentation advice

Arrange the chicken on a platter and drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.