Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken

Crispy chicken in a sweet, tangy sauce is a takeout favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Oil for frying
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 6 dried red chilies
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Method

1. Toss chicken with beaten egg, then dredge in cornstarch until coated.
2. Heat 1 inch of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches 4–5 min until golden and crispy. Drain.
3. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and broth in a bowl.
4. In a clean wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add dried chilies, garlic, and ginger; stir 30sec until fragrant.
5. Pour in sauce and simmer 1–2 min until thickened.
6. Add fried chicken; toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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