The History Behind the Real General Tso and His Famous Chicken Dish

Believe it or not, General Tso's chicken, found on probably every Chinese food restaurant menu in America, isn't really a Chinese dish -- a more accurate description would be "Chinese inspired." It was also not created by a Chinese general, but rather named for the general by the chef who created it. None of this should take away from the enjoyment of ordering and eating General Tso's chicken. There's a reason this Chinese chicken meal has conquered more hearts and minds than the general it was named for.