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General Tso's Chicken

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45min

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4 servings

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This popular Chinese-American dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce. The dish is named after a 19th-century Chinese military leader, Zuo Zongtang, and has become a staple in Chinese restaurants across the United States. Serve this flavorful chicken over steamed rice for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

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1 g
8 g
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Eggs

Soy

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Ingredients

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1
Cut the chicken

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch in size. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

2
Prepare the batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and eggs until smooth.

3
Prepare the sauce ingredients

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

4
Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.

5
Coat the chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the batter and stir to coat evenly.

6
Fry the chicken

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully add the battered chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

7
Stir-fry the sauce

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil from the wok. Add the white parts of the green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

8
Toss the chicken with the sauce

Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.

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Serve hot

Serve the General Tso's chicken hot, garnished with the green parts of the green onions. Enjoy with steamed rice.

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