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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken is a popular Chinese-American takeout dish made with crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce. A crowd-pleaser that’s perfect with rice or steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat

For garnish:

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dip into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a separate saucepan or wok, heat a small amount of oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier meat, or breasts for a leaner option.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
  • Double the sauce if serving with extra rice or vegetables.

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