Description
A crispy, slightly sweet and spicy takeout classic, General Tso’s Chicken features chicken bites in a sticky, garlicky sauce, garnished with scallions and sesame.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and toss in cornstarch until coated, shaking off excess.
- Dip chicken in beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off.
- Heat 1–2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to roughly 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry chicken in small batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Stir until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Heat through for 30–60 seconds.
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, prepare a cornstarch slurry with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the sauce at the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese