General Tso's Chicken Recipe

This authentic General Tso's Chicken recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. With the right marinade and sauce, you can make a delicious and crispy fried chicken dish. This recipe serves four people, making it great for a family dinner or small gathering.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dinner, Lunch, main course, Main Dishes

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Servings people

Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Wok OR
Deep Frying Pan
Tongs
Slotted Spoon
Plate Lined With Paper Towels

Ingredients

For The Chicken:

1 lb Chicken Thighs Boneless, Skinless; Cut Into Bite-Size Pieces
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
Rice Wine OR
Sherry
1 Egg Lightly Beaten
1/2 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

For The Sauce:

1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Grated Ginger
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and beaten egg.
Add chicken pieces and stir to coat.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, cornstarch, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
Dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Fry the chicken in the hot oil until crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Use tongs to remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
In a separate pan, heat the sauce over medium heat until it thickens and begins to bubble.
Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.
Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of TotalCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1299mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chinese chicken, chinese food

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