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General Tso's Ground Chicken Recipe is a must-try!

This Ground General Tso’s Chicken is a lightning-fast twist on the takeout favorite, packed with bold, sticky-sweet heat and savory umami in every bite. It’s all the flavor of the classic, made easy with ground chicken and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / American-Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste 1/4 cup water 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish) Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish) Steamed rice, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through—about 5–7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2–3 minutes.
  6.  
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for meal prep—store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Want more veggies? Stir in steamed broccoli or snap peas before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness and spice to your liking by tweaking the brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
  • Ground turkey or pork works well as a substitute for ground chicken.

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