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General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

Craving a quick and delicious meal that doesn't sacrifice flavor for convenience? Look no further than General Tso's Chicken! This dish is a symphony of savory, sweet, and spicy notes, all while being surprisingly easy to make and healthier than your average takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 dried red chilies, or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish (Optional):
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
    1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  2. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
    Oil, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  4. Drain and Set Aside Place the fried chicken pieces on a paer towel of the excess oil and set them aside.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  5. Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
    1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup chicken broth
  6. Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 cloves garlic
  7. Simmer the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Add dried red chilies or red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
    1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup chicken broth, 1-2 dried red chilies, or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  8. Combine and Toss: Add the fried chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup chicken broth
  9. Serve: Serve General Tso's Chicken hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
    Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions