Ground General Tso's Chicken (Printable)

Quick ground chicken version of the classic Chinese-American dish with sweet and tangy sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb ground chicken

→ Sauce

02 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
07 - 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
08 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
09 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1-inch piece ginger, grated (about 1 tbsp)
13 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced (separate whites and greens)

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
15 - Sliced green onions (greens only)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, chicken broth, sriracha, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce into the pan. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until sauce thickens and chicken is well coated.
05 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and reserved green onion greens. Pairs perfectly with steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Ground chicken means no cutting board cleanup and faster cooking time
  • The sweet and spicy balance hits every craving without overwhelming your palate
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening after you remove it from heat, so do not panic if it looks slightly thin at first
  • Ground chicken releases more liquid than you expect, so do not be tempted to add more oil than the recipe calls for
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to get past those tough fibers that never break down
  • If your sauce seems too thick after refrigerating leftovers, splash in a teaspoon of water while reheating

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