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Easy General Tso's Chicken

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This quick and spicy riff on the iconic takeout dish—part of our 22–minute recipes series—relies on ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Cook's Note

Make this meal gluten-free by substituting tamari for the soy sauce. If you can't find whole dried chiles, substitute ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes.

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