General’s Chicken Recipe
with chilies in sweet spicy sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, egg, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and coat them evenly.
Make the Sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, minced garlic, minced ginger, and water until well combined.
Cooking
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.