General Tso's Chicken [lunch] Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Batter
Sauce
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Batter
- 2
Mix the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and water until smooth. Set aside.
Make the Sauce
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and chicken broth. Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- 4
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Dip each piece of marinated chicken in the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully add to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Stir-Fry Vegetables
- 6
Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the fried chicken back to the pan with the cooked vegetables. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top before serving. Serve hot over steamed rice.
