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Sweet and Spicy General Tso’s Chicken with Egg Fried Rice and Steamed Snap Peas

Sweet and Spicy General Tso’s Chicken with Egg Fried Rice and Steamed Snap Peas

This dish features crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, served with flavorful egg fried rice and fresh steamed snap peas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Egg Fried Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 Large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 Green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Steamed Snap Peas Ingredients
  • 2 cups Snap peas, trimmed
  • Salt, to taste
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Steaming Basket
  • Wok

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well-coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until well combined and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the fried chicken to the saucepan with the sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs, scrambling until just set. Add the cooked rice, frozen peas and carrots, and soy sauce. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until heated through and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sliced green onions.
  6. In a steaming basket over boiling water, steam the snap peas for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt.
  7. Plate the General Tso’s chicken alongside a generous serving of egg fried rice and steamed snap peas. Garnish the chicken with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less sriracha according to your taste.