Scott Adams

In 1994 I was diagnosed with celiac disease, which led me to create Celiac.com in 1995. I created this site for a single purpose: To help as many people as possible with celiac disease get diagnosed and living happy, healthy gluten-free lives. Celiac.com was the first site on the Internet dedicated solely to celiac disease, and since then it has become an invaluable resource to people worldwide who seek information about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet.

In 1998 I created The Gluten-Free Mall, Your Special Diet Superstore! which was also another Internet first—it was the first gluten-free food site to offer a shopping cart-style interface, and the ability for people to order gluten-free products manufactured by many different companies at a single Web site.

Published on 07/26/1996

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg ¾ cup +

General Tsao's Chicken (Gluten-Free)

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided use
1 cup + 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
2/3 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
Chinese hot oil to taste
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Steamed broccoli

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and rub with salt. Mix the egg with 3 tablespoons water. Dip chicken in egg mix. Add ¾ cup cornstarch and coat chicken thoroughly.

Heat 1 cup oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high and cook chicken pieces until they turn golden brown. Remove from oil and drain. Remove from skillet. Place remaining 3 tablespoons oil in pan. Over medium high heat, add green onions, ginger and garlic. When garlic turns clear, add chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar. Stir well.

Mix 2 tablespoons water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Pour into stock mixture and stir well. Add the chicken and continue stirring. Add Chinese hot oil (½ to 1 teaspoon) wine and vinegar. Stir gently. Serve immediately with broccoli.