General Tsao Chicken Recipe
Crispy dark meat chicken bites in our sweet and tangy garlic soy sauce. Served spicy. Served with choice of steamed white or brown rice.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sauce
Rice
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
- 2
Coat Chicken
After marinating, drain excess egg. Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Fry Chicken
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Sauce
- 5
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- 6
Thicken Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Add this to the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Cook Rice
- 7
Cook Rice
In a pot, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- 9
Serve
Serve the General Tsao Chicken over a bed of steamed white or brown rice. Enjoy!
