This Sheet Pan General Tso’s Chicken recipe is a great alternative to Chinese takeout. It’s lighter, loaded with veggies, and ready in just 35 minutes. I love that there’s only one pan to clean up after dinner! I usually serve this with steamed white rice, though fried rice is great too.
My sheet pan beef & broccoli recipe inspired me to recreate another one of my family’s favorite Chinese takeout dishes – General Tso’s chicken. While this recipe isn’t an exact copycat you’d get at a Chinese restaurant, it maintains the most important flavors using popcorn chicken, a mix of veggies, and General Tso’s sauce. The best part is it’s super quick and easy with only 1 pan to clean, and no deep frying!
Tips & Variations
- Customize the veggies used. General Tso’s chicken is typically prepared with broccoli. I also added peppers and mushrooms to add some variety. Feel free to also add onions, cauliflower, or other veggies as desired.
- Use breaded popcorn chicken. Using frozen breaded chicken helps make this sheet pan General Tso’s chicken quick and easy. I love the Just Bare brand, which is very lightly breaded. Feel free to use any that you have on hand, though.
- How do I know when it’s done? This sheet pan General Tso’s chicken is done when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and the veggies are fork tender.
Sheet Pan General Tso’s Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 small red bell pepper , ribs and seeds removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 6 medium button mushrooms , quartered
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 of a 24 ounce bag breaded popcorn chicken (about 17-20 pieces – I love the Just Bare brand)
- 1/2 cup bottled General Tso’s sauce
- 2 scallions , diced
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds , for serving
- cooked white rice , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Coat a rimmed 15×10 baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place one cut bell pepper, 3 cups broccoli florets, and 6 quartered mushrooms on the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over the top and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Move them to one side of the baking sheet.
- On the other side of the baking sheet place 20 pieces breaded popcorn chicken in an even layer.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 23 to 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165F internally) and the vegetables are fork tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with 1/2 cup General Tso’s sauce.
- Toss to coat and then sprinkle with diced scallions and sesame seeds.
- Serve with hot cooked white rice.
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Serving Suggestions
I like to serve General Tso’s chicken over some steamed white rice for a quick, easy meal. Fried rice works too. If I’m really craving Chinese takeout, I’ll also make some egg rolls as a side.
How To Store Leftovers
- Fridge. Leftover sheet pan General Tso’s chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed within 3 days.
- Freezer. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight freezer-safe container. It will keep up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Note that the breading on the chicken and all the veggies can get mushy once thawed.
- Reheat. The easiest way to reheat this dish is in the microwave. Larger portions can also be reheated in the oven or small portions crisp back up in the air fryer.
More Sheet Pan Dinners
- Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves
- Sheet Pan Potato, Apple, and Sausage
- Easy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage
- Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
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