General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce, served with steamed broccoli and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss them in cornstarch until well coated.
- 2
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried red chili peppers.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or with your favorite sides.
