How to Fry Chicken for General Tso

One of the most popular Chinese dishes in North America is General Tso’s chicken. This dish is known for its crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. If you want to recreate this delicious dish at home, you’ll need to know how to properly fry the chicken. In this article, we’ll go over the steps to ensure your General Tso’s chicken turns out crispy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
3. Dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture, making sure each piece is well coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. In a separate pan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
9. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
10. Serve the General Tso’s chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to fry chicken for General Tso’s chicken is easy with the right ingredients and techniques. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to make this popular Chinese dish in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy!