General Tso's Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading and Frying
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Breading and Frying
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, egg, and water to create a batter. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and dip each piece into the batter. Carefully place the battered chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve
- 6
Combine and Garnish
In a large bowl, combine the fried chicken with the sauce, tossing until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
