General Tso's chicken

== English == === Alternative forms === General Tso's, General Tso, General Tso chicken === Etymology === Named after Chinese general and statesman Tso Tsung-tang (Zuǒ Zōngtáng in pinyin) in late Qing dynasty, though there is no evidence connecting him with the dish. A deeper discussion of the timeframe and possible motivations behind the naming is given in the Wikipedia article. === Noun === General Tso's chicken (uncountable) A sweet and spicy dish of deep-fried chicken, popular in Chinese restaurants in North America. Synonyms: General's chicken, General Tao chicken ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === General Tso's chicken on Wikipedia.Wikipedia