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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
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4.8 from 13 reviews

Learn how to make General Tso’s Chicken at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory sauce, served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Mix cornstarch and flour. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with flour-cornstarch mix.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Make the Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, water, sugar, and cornstarch. Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper. Add sauce, cook until thick.
  4. Combine: Toss fried chicken in sauce until coated. Cook briefly to heat through.
  5. Serve: Over steamed rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • This dish is best enjoyed freshly made for optimal crispiness.
  • For a healthier option, consider baking or air-frying the chicken before coating with the sauce.
  • Pair with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a balanced meal.

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