General Tso's Chicken

Ingredients

While staying true to the essence of General Tso's Chicken, this Nouvelle cuisine adaptation focuses on lighter and more delicate flavors. The sauce is refined, using a reduction technique to intensify the taste without overwhelming the palate. The chicken is cooked to perfection, maintaining its tenderness while being presented in an elegant and artistic manner. We alse have the original recipe for General Tso's Chicken, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 500g (1.1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 2g)
• Carbohydrates: 18g (Sugar: 8g)
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water until well combined. Set aside.
2. 2.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
4. 4.
   Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. 5.
   Stir in chicken broth and sesame oil. Cook for another minute.
6. 6.
   Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken — For a more tender result, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Garlic — Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
• Ginger — Peel the ginger using a spoon and grate it finely for optimal taste.
• Green onions — Slice the green onions diagonally for an elegant presentation.
• Sesame seeds — Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown before garnishing.

Tips & Tricks

• For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken instead of stir-frying it.
• Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your desired level of spiciness.
• Serve the General Tso's Chicken with steamed vegetables for a well-balanced meal.
• Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan version.
• To make it more visually appealing, garnish with edible flowers or microgreens.

Serving advice

Serve the Nouvelle cuisine General Tso's Chicken on a white rectangular plate, placing the chicken pieces in a line. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a pop of color.

Presentation advice

Create an artistic presentation by arranging the chicken in a circular pattern on the plate. Drizzle the sauce in a zigzag pattern over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with microgreens for an elegant touch.