General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
General Tso’s Chicken is a Chinese takeout go-to. Make it all in one dish in the comfort of your home for a sweet and spicy treat!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: general tsos chicken
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $10-$12
Calories: 386
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup extra light olive oil, for frying, plus more as needed
2 tbsp minced ginger, from a 2-inch piece of ginger
3 cloves garlic, or 1 Tbsp grated or finely minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or added to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish
General Tso’s Sauce
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
Instructions:
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.
In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce and whisk to combine.
Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook chicken in 2 to 3 batches, sauteeing 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.
Add the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sautee for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
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. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
