Chinese-American · medium

General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs, Boneless, Cubed; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 2 large Eggs; 3 tbsp (sauce) Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp (sauce) Hoisin Sauce; 2 tbsp (sauce) Rice Vinegar; 3 tbsp (sauce) Sugar; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Fresh Ginger; 4 Dried Red Chiles; 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 4 stalks Green Onions; 2 cups Vegetable Oil for Frying

Crispy, sticky-sweet-spicy fried chicken bites — the king of Chinese-American takeout.

40 min
Total: 4
Serves: $12.00
Est. cost: 580
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Dairy-free

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Ingredients

Chicken Thighs, Boneless, Cubed1 1/2 lbs
Cornstarch1/2 cup
Eggs2 large
Soy Sauce3 tbsp (sauce)
Hoisin Sauce3 tbsp (sauce)
Rice Vinegar2 tbsp (sauce)
Sugar3 tbsp (sauce)
Garlic3 cloves
Fresh Ginger1 tsp
Dried Red Chiles4
Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Green Onions4 stalks
Vegetable Oil for Frying2 cups

Method

01
Toss chicken in beaten eggs, then cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Coat well.
02
Make sauce: whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
03
Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F in a heavy pot. Fry chicken pieces in batches 4–5 minutes until deep golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
04
In a wok over medium-high, toast dried chiles in 1 tbsp oil 1 minute. Add sauce and bring to a simmer.
05
Add fried chicken, toss to coat in sauce. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

580
Calories: 36g
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 22g
Fat