General Tso’s Chicken is saucy, juicy and crispy. The signature sauce is thick and loaded with flavor. If you are a die-hard orange chicken fan, you must try this dish! Make it all in one dish in the comfort of your home for a sweet and spicy treat!
General Tso’s Chicken is a Chinese-American dish of fried chicken pieces that are breaded and tossed in a tangy sauce. This dish is very similar in style to sesame or orange chicken. But, like in much of Chinese food, it’s the sauce that makes each dish unique.
Ingredients
2 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup oil, for frying
2 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp red chili flakes
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Sauce6 tbsp rice vinegar
6 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 cup water
6 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
Method
* Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss each piece with cornstarch. Set aside.
* In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce together.
* Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook each chicken piece until all the sides are golden brown.
* Remove the chicken from the pan. Leave about 1 tbsp of oil in the pan for cooking.
* Add the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sautee for about 30 seconds.
* Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer then add the chicken and toss to coat. Serve right away.