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A glossy plate of General Tso chicken with crisp vegetables and sesame noodles, vibrant caramel sauce coating the chicken, sesame seeds sprinkled, bright peppers, green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame oil. The dish is plated on a white ceramic plate with a warm, inviting background.

Mulan Movie Night: Easy General Tso’s & Noodles! 🥡⚔️

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A quick, family-friendly stir-fry featuring crispy chicken tossed in a rich General Tso sauce, served over chewy noodles with broccoli and peppers.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 8 oz lo mein noodles, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup General Tso sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken pieces briefly in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add bell pepper and broccoli; cook until crisp-t tender.
  4. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in General Tso sauce, honey, and sesame oil; simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.
  5. Toss in cooked noodles; toss to coat evenly. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • To extra crisp chicken, double-fry for 1–2 minutes at the end.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 72 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
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