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A plate of General Tso's Chicken, glistening with sauce and garnished with green onions

General Tso's Chicken

Transform your kitchen into a haven of flavor with this quick and easy General Tso's Chicken recipe, guaranteed to turn anyone into a fanatic. This dish delivers a delightful balance of crispy chicken, sweet, and savory sauce with a hint of spice, perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 large Egg beaten
Dredging
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Chili Flakes or to taste
Aromatics
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Frying
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
Garnish
  • 2 sliced Green Onions
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg in a bowl; set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a separate bowl.
  3. Dredge the marinated chicken by tossing it in a mixture of flour and cornstarch until fully coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
  5. Remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok. Add grated ginger and minced garlic, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the wok, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
  8. Serve the General Tso's Chicken immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, consider deep-frying instead of pan-frying. Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference. Serve immediately with steamed white rice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.