Ground General Tso's Chicken (Printable)
Sweet and tangy ground chicken with garlic, ginger, and sesame in a savory glazed sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
13 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced (separate whites and greens)
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
15 - Sliced green onions (greens only)
# Steps:
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 up with a spatula, until no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour prepared sauce into the pan and stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
05 - Serve hot over steamed rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with sesame seeds and reserved green onion tops.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every crumble of chicken, so each bite packs maximum flavor without the fuss of battering and frying
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day, making busy weeknights feel special
02 -
- Cornstarch clumps if you add it directly to hot liquid, so always whisk it into cold sauce ingredients first
- Ground chicken releases a lot of liquid, so do not rush the browning step or you will miss out on that caramelized flavor
03 -
- Grate the ginger against the grain to get those long, flavorful strands that melt into the sauce
- Have all ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking because this comes together fast once the heat is on