General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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 General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish known for its crispy chicken coated in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. This recipe allows you to make this restaurant favorite right at home! It’s a perfect combination of crispy chicken and a deliciously flavorful sauce.


✅ Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili paste or red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

For Garnish:

  • 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped

📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

  1. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces with the cornstarch mixture, then dip them in the beaten egg.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, and chili paste.
  2. In a pan or wok, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and bring it to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

3️⃣ Combine the Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Add the crispy chicken pieces into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the sauce and become glossy.

4️⃣ Serve and Garnish:

  1. Transfer the General Tso’s Chicken to a serving plate.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

🥢 Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!


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