General Tso's Chicken
A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken Coating
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch For coating the chicken
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup oil, for frying Use enough oil for deep frying
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
Garnish
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- Dip the chicken in the beaten eggs.
Cooking
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- In the same pan, add the sauce mixture, bring to a simmer, then add the fried chicken back to the pan.
- Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat, adding a splash of water to prevent drying out. Adjust spice level according to preference.