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General Tso Chicken Chinese

General Tso Chicken Chinese

Crispy chicken pieces in a rich, sweet-spicy sauce with dried red chilies. The beloved Chinese-American classic.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 450 g Chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 pcs Dried chilies
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 60 ml Soy sauce
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 60 ml Rice vinegar
  • 240 ml Chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Marinate with soy sauce, egg white, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make sauce: combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Deep fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain chicken on paper towels. The chicken should be golden and crispy.

  5. 5

    In a clean wok, heat oil over high heat. Add dried chilies and stir-fry 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 15 seconds until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.

  8. 8

    Add fried chicken and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

    💡 For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.