For extra flavor, marinate the vegan nuggets in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder for 30 minutes before baking. Adjust the amount of red chiles to your preferred spice level. For a milder dish, remove the seeds from the chiles before using. If you don't have peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil can be substituted. Serve immediately for the best texture. The nuggets will become softer as they sit in the sauce.
Vegan General Tso's Chick'n
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS9
A plant-based twist on the classic General Tso's, featuring crispy vegan nuggets tossed in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that's both satisfying and cruelty-free.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate60 g
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Fiber5 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium926 mg
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet.
02
Step
16 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip nuggets and continue to bake until heated through and crispy, 7 to 9 more minutes. Remove from the oven and keep warm.
03
Step
2 mins
While the nuggets are cooking, heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in white parts of green onions, red chiles, garlic, and orange zest. Cook, stirring, until chiles and garlic are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
04
Step
3 mins
Add sugar, soy sauce, broth, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger to the wok. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
05
Step
1 mins
Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into the sauce. Return to a boil and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove and discard orange zest.
06
Step
3 mins
Stir nuggets into sauce to coat. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, until nuggets are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
07
Step
0 mins
Serve nugget mixture over rice with broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green parts of green onions.
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Vaughn Huelbechtelar
Jun 20, 2025I made this last night, and it was a huge hit! So easy and delicious.
Nella Marvin
Jun 20, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family loves it, and they can't believe it's vegan.
Henri Fadel
Jun 18, 2025The sauce is perfect – sweet, savory, and just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!