General Tso's Chicken is a classic Chinese-American takeout dish pairing crispy breaded chicken chunks with tender broccoli florets in a bold sweet and spicy sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant flavor using packaged components for quick weeknight assembly.
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Place General Tso's sauce in a bowl of hot water for 2-3 minutes to thaw. Place white rice package in the fridge to thaw.
Top Pan: Open chicken and place on a Suvie roasting rack (handles facing up) in a Suvie pan. Place chicken in the Top Zone of Suvie.
Bottom Pan: Before opening, tap broccoli package(s) against the countertop to break up any large pieces. Open broccoli package and add to a separate Suvie pan. Cut open General Tso's sauce and pour on top of the broccoli. Place broccoli in the Bottom Zone of Suvie. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Be sure to select 'Yes' when asked if cooking from frozen.
Set Bottom Zone: Roast at 325°F for 15 minutes for 2 people, or 20 minutes for 4. Set Top Zone: Roast at 375°F for 15 minutes for 2 people, or 20 minutes for 4.
Remove both pans from Suvie. Carefully transfer the breaded chicken to the pan with broccoli and stir to coat with sauce. Return pan to the Top Zone of Suvie.
Remove the roasting rack from the pan that had the chicken. Cut open the package of white rice and add to the pan. Stir in 2 tbsp water (4 tbsp for 4 servings) and season to taste with salt. Place in the Bottom Zone of Suvie. Broil both pans for 10 minutes.
Remove both pans from Suvie. Fluff the white rice with a fork. Divide rice between plates and top with the General Tso's chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with 1–2 tbsp water over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.
Yes. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sriracha or chili paste, 1 tsp sesame oil, and minced garlic and ginger. Thicken with 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in water if needed.
This recipe uses pre-cooked breaded chicken and pre-cut broccoli, so combine them with the sauce in the final step. If using raw ingredients, cook chicken first, then add broccoli to prevent mushiness.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with 1–2 tbsp water for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to restore sauce consistency. Avoid microwaving, which can dry out the breading.
Yes. Brown rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice all work well. Adjust cooking time if using a different grain.
Use a milder General Tso's sauce, reduce the amount of sauce by half, or add a splash of honey to balance heat.
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