General's Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
General's Chicken Sauce
For Frying
Garnish
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and the egg. Whisk until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- 4
Add Chicken Broth
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Once the sauce is boiling, add the slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
Frying the Chicken
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Combining and Garnishing
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the thickened sauce until fully coated.
- 9
Garnish the Dish
Transfer the coated chicken to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.