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General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup extra light olive oil, for frying, plus more as needed; 2 tbsp minced ginger, from a 2-inch piece; 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish; 1/2 cup cold water; 5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp rice vinegar, or more to taste; 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 4 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Crispy chicken pieces come alive in a bold, tangy-spicy sauce that strikes the perfect balance between heat and sweetness. Ginger and garlic build a savory base while red pepper flakes deliver a kick, all coating tender morsels with an irresistible glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you're craving takeout quality at home.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss chicken in batches with cornstarch, tapping off the excess. Set dredged chicken on a platter and set aside.
2
In a separate dish, combine all the sauce ingredients (water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch) and whisk to combine.
3
Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sautéing until golden on both sides and cooked through, then remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Leave at least 1 tbsp oil in the pan.
4
Add the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
5
Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer while stirring. Let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the vinegar a little. Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce or rice vinegar to taste if desired.
6
Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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General Tso's Chicken

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss chicken in batches with cornstarch, tapping off the excess. Set dredged chicken on a platter and set aside.
2
In a separate dish, combine all the sauce ingredients (water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch) and whisk to combine.
3
Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sautéing until golden on both sides and cooked through, then remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil as needed. Leave at least 1 tbsp oil in the pan.
4
Add the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
5
Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer while stirring. Let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the vinegar a little. Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce or rice vinegar to taste if desired.
6
Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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