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A serving of General Tso's Chicken coated in a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce, garnished with scallions.

Quick way to grow General Tso's Chicken fanatics

This recipe outlines a quick and easy method for preparing General Tso's Chicken, a popular Chinese-American dish. It focuses on simplifying the cooking process to deliver a flavorful and crisp result, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
General Tso's Sauce
  • 0.4 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
Garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice chicken into 1-inch pieces; in a bowl, whisk egg and set aside. In a separate bowl, add cornstarch for dredging. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in another bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Dip chicken pieces first in egg, then dredge thoroughly in cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated.
  2. Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and drain on a wire rack.
  3. Once all chicken is cooked, heat the sauce in a large skillet over medium heat until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Add fried chicken to the thickened sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions prior to serving.

Notes

Serve this delicious General Tso's Chicken with steamed white rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken. Adjust sriracha and red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.