General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Make General Tso's Chicken Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Sauce
For Garnish
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk the egg. In another bowl, add cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then coat with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Fry the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water. Stir well.
- 6
Cook the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Garnish
- 7
Toss Chicken in Sauce
Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the General Tso's chicken to a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.