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, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and egg together. Add the chicken pieces and coat them evenly.
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, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce
- 5
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water. Mix well until smooth.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Cook the Sauce
In a clean skillet, add the sauce mixture over medium heat. Stir frequently until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Chicken to Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken pieces into the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
