A lighter version of the Chinese favorite.
In a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, pineapple and red pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat.
Slice red pepper and separate broccoli into florets; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Lift half the chicken from the egg white mixture (shaking off the excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet).
Add soy mixture to the skillet, then add broccoli and red pepper and any of the pineapple juice to taste, if desired. Cover; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.
This recipe is easy to double.
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I thought that this was really quite tasty. I used just pineapple juice (no chunks of pineapple) and that seemed to work just fine. I particularly liked the egg white coating on the chicken. It made it really moist and added a nice egg flavor to the dish. My husband, however, claimed that it wasn’t “General Tso’s tasting” enough. Maybe because it wasn’t fried??? haha
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mw28590 on 1.28.2010
This recipe took a little preparation, but it was well worth it. Very good! We will definitely eat it again.
Amanda on 10.5.2009
I just made this tonight, and I didn’t find it too thick at all…I think I could have used a little more cornstarch. HA! I will probably omit the pineapple next time, since the husband didn’t love that part. Overall, we really liked it. I will cook my chicken like that again, that’s for sure! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
rachel5481 on 10.2.2009
I made this last night and made a couple substitutions, but it was still fantastic! The sauce tastes just like it does at a restaurant.
Tammy B on 9.22.2009
I really like the pineapple in this. your picture looks a lot tastier than what I made, but I didn’t do it quite right either. Had to make a few substitutions and omit an ingredient. I thought it came out a bit thick with all that cornstarch, but I have never gotten anything to be perfect with cornstarch before. Thanks for your recipe!
Renee on 9.21.2009
This looks divine! Can’t wait to make this!