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General Tso’s Chicken recipe beautifully plated

General Tso’s Chicken

A crispy, sweet-and-spicy Chinese-American takeout favorite with tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until fully coated. Shake off excess.
  2. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and crispy (about 5 minutes per batch). Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, honey, and brown sugar. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return chicken to pan and toss to coat evenly in sauce. Cook 1-2 more minutes to glaze.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (sauce may thicken when chilled).