General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Battered chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Batter and Frying
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, egg, and salt. Add the chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces and mix well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Battering and Frying
- 2
Prepare the Batter
In a separate bowl, place the all-purpose flour. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and coat each piece in flour.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assembly and Garnishing
- 6
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the prepared sauce until well coated.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.