Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSan Francisco KitchenGeneral Tso’s Spicy Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Spicy Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Batter and Frying

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    In the same bowl, add soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Making the Batter

  1. 3

    Prepare the Batter

    In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water. Mix until you achieve a smooth batter.

  2. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

Frying the Chicken

  1. 5

    Batter the Chicken

    Take the marinated chicken pieces and dip them into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.

  2. 6

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  2. 8

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Garnishing and Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish

    Sprinkle chopped green onions over the chicken before serving.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the General Tso’s Spicy Chicken hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.

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