Ground General Tso's Chicken
A quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine to your kitchen, featuring ground chicken in a savory and slightly sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken Use ground chicken for quicker cooking.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For sautéing.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor.
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced Adds flavor.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free if necessary.
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Adjust for sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped For garnish.
- Cooked rice for serving Use for serving the dish.
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula and cooking until browned.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken.
- Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli while cooking the garlic and ginger. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.