Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a crispy, deep-fried chicken dish tossed in a sticky, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce—a Chinese-American favorite that's easy to recreate at home.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 6-8 dried red chilies
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the chicken in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, and beaten eggs.
- Deep-fry the coated chicken pieces in hot vegetable oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a pan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add dried chilies and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions over steamed rice.
Notes
- Use chicken breast for a leaner version.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Adjust spice level by adding crushed red pepper flakes or fresh chilies.
- Use tamari and certified gluten-free hoisin sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Best served immediately to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
