Ground General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
A quick and flavorful take on the classic General Tso’s Chicken using ground chicken. This recipe combines savory soy sauce, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a touch of brown sugar to create a delicious sauce that coats the browned ground chicken, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar directly into the skillet with the browned chicken.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken evenly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce for a less salty flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or chili sauce for a spicy kick.
- Serve over steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ground turkey or pork can be substituted for the chicken if desired.
Keywords: General Tso’s Chicken, ground chicken recipe, quick Chinese dinner, easy stir-fry, savory chicken sauce
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