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General Tso’s Chicken

A plate piled high with glistening, crispy General Tso's chicken pieces coated in a rich, savory sauce with sesame seeds.
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A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Cooked white rice
  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
  3. Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then dredge it in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the chicken in batches, without overcrowding the pan, for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. While the chicken fries, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  7. In a clean skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  10. Serve immediately over cooked white rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces. Fry them once until lightly golden, remove, and let them rest for a few minutes. Then, fry them again until deep golden brown.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but thighs tend to stay more moist.

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