Name: General Tso’s Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2-3 dried red chilies (adjust to taste), deseeded and chopped; Sesame seeds; Green onions, thinly sliced

AuthorSusan LeeCategoryChicken, Chinese, Main CourseDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

For the Chicken:

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 eggs, beaten

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2-3 dried red chilies (adjust to taste), deseeded and chopped

For Garnish:

Sesame seeds

Green onions, thinly sliced

Prepare the Chicken:

In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Dip each piece in the beaten eggs, then back in the cornstarch. Ensure each piece is well coated.

Fry the Chicken:

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Make the Sauce:

In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, and bring to a simmer. Add the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and dried chilies. Simmer until fragrant.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until each piece is well coated.

Serve:

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.

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