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Tandoori Chicken Marinade
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General Tao Chicken (Poulet Général Tao)
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35 min4420 calThis crispy General Tao Chicken is Québec's favourite Chinese-Canadian dish. Bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a light, crunchy batter and tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Born in Chinese-American kitchens but adopted as a Québécois icon, this version delivers the perfect balance of crispy and saucy. Better than takeout and ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
Instructions
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories420 kcal
Protein28 g
Fat16 g
Carbs42 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar18 g
Sodium890 mg
Pro Tips
- 💡Double-fry for extra crispiness: fry once at 160°C, rest 5 minutes, then fry again at 190°C.
- 💡Use chicken thighs, not breasts — thighs stay juicier and more tender.
- 💡Add the sauce at the last moment to keep the batter crispy.
- 💡Authentic Québec versions use a slightly sweeter sauce than American General Tso's.
Variations
- 🔄Air fryer version: spray coated chicken with oil and air fry at 200°C for 12-15 minutes.
- 🔄Use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
- 🔄Add orange zest to the sauce for a General Tao-meets-orange-chicken fusion.
- 🔄Make it spicier with extra chili flakes or sriracha.
