July 8, 2026

General Tao Chicken

Name: General Tao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1/2 lb. (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 small white onion, chopped; 1 small red pepper, cut into strips; 1 pouch (160 mL) VH® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce; 1 cup (250 mL) steamed white rice; 1 tbsp. (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds; 1 green onion, sliced

10

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
8
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Chicken,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Stove Top,
Asian,
Chinese New Year

Ingredients

1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 lb. (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small white onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1 pouch (160 mL) VH® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce
1 cup (250 mL) steamed white rice
1 tbsp. (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a plate.
Step two

Add onion and red pepper; cook, over medium heat, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add VH^® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce and 1/4 cup (60 mL) water to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; return chicken to skillet.
Step three

Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over steamed white rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips

Add broccoli florets with sauce, if desired.

Sprinkle with finely grated orange zest.

Brush on grilled corn on the cob.

Stir into sautéed mushrooms.

Slather on a pork shoulder and slow roast.