Description
This General Tso’s Chicken recipe delivers the perfect combination of crispy chicken coated in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. A Chinese-American classic, it’s a takeout favorite you can make at home in under 30 minutes. Keywords: General Tso’s Chicken, homemade Chinese takeout, crispy chicken recipe.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1-2 dried red chilies (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Dredge chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with flour. Fry in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, leave 1 tbsp of oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by adding more or fewer dried red chilies.
- For a healthier option, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep frying.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 790mg