General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Inspired by JaBomb

Time30m

Serves4

Spicy, deep-fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, beat the egg and add the chicken pieces, coating them well. Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and mix until evenly coated.
2
Fry the Chicken
In a deep pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3
Make the Sauce
In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, water, and cornstarch. Stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
4
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook together for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5
Serve
Serve the General Tso's Chicken hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.