Restaurant Quality General Tso's Chicken at Home
/I REALLY love General Tso's Chicken, so The Missus and I modified a recipe from Serious Eats that produces a restaurant quality rendition that's both uber-flavorful and not difficult to make.
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I’m a native Southern Californian with a burning passion to create culinary masterpieces that will hopefully inspire others to do the same. This blog is not just about BBQ & grilling – you’ll find everything from desserts to pizzas to sauces and marinades of all kinds and so much more. About once a week, I’ll post one of my latest creations complete with instruction and pictures.
I REALLY love General Tso's Chicken, so The Missus and I modified a recipe from Serious Eats that produces a restaurant quality rendition that's both uber-flavorful and not difficult to make.
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