General Tso Chicken Recipe
Crispy chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Sauce Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken thighs into approximately 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Coat Chicken
In a mixing bowl, add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Coat Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sauce Preparation
- 6
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- 7
Prepare Slurry
In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth to create a slurry.
- 8
Thicken Sauce
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan with the sauce mixture. Stir continuously and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- 9
Set Sauce Aside
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and set the sauce aside until ready to use.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, add the fried chicken pieces. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken and sauce mixture.
- 12
Serve
Serve the General Tso chicken immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed rice or noodles if desired.