The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Name: The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Total time: 50 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 large egg; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons chopped green onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 6 dried whole red chilies; 1 strip orange zest; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.25 cup water

This General Tso's chicken recipe delivers crispy, twice-fried chicken in a sweet and sticky glaze. This flavorful dish combines the best Asian flavors for an unforgettable experience! Enjoy the best Chinese chicken with steamed broccoli and rice.

Total time50 mins
Prep time25 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield6

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Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg. Add chicken, salt, sugar, and pepper, and mix well. Gradually mix in cornstarch until the chicken is fully coated.
Working in batches, carefully add each piece of chicken to the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and floating. Transfer chicken to a plate to cool while frying the remaining batches.
Once all chicken is fried, refry each batch, starting with the first. Fry for about 2 minutes more, until deep golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
To prepare the sauce: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add green onion, garlic, whole chiles, and orange zest. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden and chiles become brighter, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with water until dissolved, then stir into the boiling sauce. Return to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce thickens and clears.
Add the fried chicken to the boiling sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and has absorbed some of the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 634 kcal
Fat Content: 37 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 18 g
Sodium Content: 1192 mg
Protein Content: 24 g
Cholesterol Content: 101 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 55 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g