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General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredient

    • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
    • 🥚 1 large egg

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 pinch white pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • Coating

    • 1 cup cornstarch

  • Frying

    • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
    • 6 dried whole red chilies

  • Sauce

    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • ¼ cup water

  • Flavor Enhancers

    • 🧅 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 strip orange zest

STEPS

1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C).

2

Whisk egg in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken, salt, sugar, and pepper; mix well. Mix in cornstarch until chicken is well coated.

3

Working in batches, carefully fry chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown and floating, about 3 minutes per batch. Remove and cool.

4

Refry the chicken pieces until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

5

To make the sauce: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir in green onion, garlic, whole chilies, and orange zest. Cook until garlic turns golden and chilies brighten, 1–2 minutes.

6

Add sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger to the skillet. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.

7

Whisk cornstarch into the water until dissolved. Stir into the boiling sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.

8

Add fried chicken to the sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook until chicken is heated through and glazed, about 3 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

634

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 55
    Carbs
  • 37
    Fats

💡 Double-frying ensures the chicken stays crispy even after adding the sauce.Serve with steamed broccoli and white rice for a complete meal.Adjust chili quantity based on desired spice level.