General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Make the best homemade General Tso's Chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce that’s a crowd-pleaser. Easy, flavorful, and better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Oil for frying
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Hoisin sauce
- Sugar
- Chicken broth
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok and fry chicken until golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth to form the sauce.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, thickening slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a healthier option, try baking or air-frying the chicken instead of deep-frying.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
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