General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
General Tso's Chicken is a popular choice for Chinese takeout. Now, you can enjoy this sweet and spicy dish from the comfort of your own home, all made in one pan!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 4-6 dried red chilies
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening the sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the garlic, ginger, and chilies.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the fried chicken back into the pan.
- Stir to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
- If desired, stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables. Enjoy your homemade General Tso's Chicken!
Notes
For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it. Simply place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
Feel free to customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of dried red chilies or adding some chili flakes.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add more cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to achieve the desired consistency.
Serve General Tso's Chicken with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles, and garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g
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