Delicious Chinese General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved classic in Chinese-American cuisine. This dish features crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce that will leave you craving for more. While you can easily find this dish at Chinese takeout restaurants, making it at home allows you to customize the flavor to your liking. Here is a simple recipe to help you recreate this popular dish in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten eggs.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
8. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your Homemade General Tso’s Chicken!

Now that you have mastered this delicious recipe, you can skip the takeout and enjoy a homemade version of General Tso’s Chicken whenever your craving strikes. Feel free to customize the ingredients and adjust the spice level to suit your taste buds. Serve this dish at your next family dinner or potluck, and watch it disappear within minutes!