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Mean Guy's General Tso's Chicken

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)66.311
Energy (kCal)2642.166
Carbohydrates (g)106.7551
Total fats (g)214.9325
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
Early Stage
Middle Stage Processes
    Late Stage
    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the 1/2 cup of cornstarch and the eggs; add the chicken and toss to coat. | 2. If the mixture is too thick, add some vegetable oil to separate the pieces. | 3. In a small bowl, prepare the sauce mixture by combining the 2 tsp cornstarch with the wine, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce. | 4. First-Stage Frying: Heat 1-2 inches of peanut oil in a wok to medium-high heat (350-400). | 5. Fry the chicken in small batches, just long enough to cook the chicken through. | 6. Remove the chicken to absorbent paper and allow to stand (this step can be performed well in advance, along with the sauce mixture, with both refrigerated). | 7. Second-Stage Frying: Leave a tablespoon or two of the oil in the wok. | 8. Add the pepper pods to the oil and stir-fry briefly, awakening the aroma but not burning them. | 9. Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the pieces are crispy brown. | 10. The General's Favorite Sauce: Add the sauce-mixture to the wok, tossing over the heat until the sauce caramelizes into a glaze (1-2 minutes). | 11. Serve immediately. | 12. Serves 4, along with steamed broccoli and rice. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    chicken thigh 1 boned cubed 1993.2 3.5787 43.3974 200.3619
    egg 3 beaten 214.5 1.08 18.84 14.265
    cornstarch 1/2 cup 243.84 58.4128 0.1664 0.032
    cornstarch 2 teaspoons 243.84 58.4128 0.1664 0.032
    chili pod 5 - - - -
    rice vinegar 1 1/2 1/2 - - - -
    rice wine 2 tablespoons - - - -
    sugar 3 tablespoons 165.18599999999998 41.3172 0.0 0.0
    soy sauce 3 tablespoons 25.44 2.3664 3.9072 0.2736

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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