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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso's Chicken Recipe
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A delicious recipe for General Tso’s Chicken that combines crispy fried chicken with a flavorful, sweet and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for a homemade takeout night!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 cup extra light olive oil (for frying, plus more as needed)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or added to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
  • green onions (sliced, optional)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (or chicken broth)
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss chicken in batches with cornstarch, tapping off the excess. Set dredged chicken on a platter lined with kitchen towel and set aside.
  2. In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce and whisk to combine.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sautéing until golden on both sides and cooked through then remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Leave at least 1 Tbsp oil in the pan.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  5. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer while stirring. Let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the vinegar a little. Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce or rice vinegar to taste if desired. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to cook the chicken in batches to ensure it gets crispy.
  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.

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