Pollo Del General Tso (general Tso's Chicken)

Pollo del General Tso, or General Tso's Chicken, is a popular dish in Latin American Chinese cuisine. This recipe combines the flavors of Chinese and Latin American cooking to create a delicious and savory dish.

Pollo Del General Tso (general Tso's Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Tongs

Tools

Grater Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pollo del General Tso with steamed white rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to the finished dish.

Cost

$12