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How to Make General Tso's Chicken at Home

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Ingredients
 

For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 4-6 dried red chili peppers whole or crushed (adjust to taste)

For Serving:

  • Green onions sliced for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked rice or noodles

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge them in cornstarch, shaking off the excess. Dip in the beaten eggs.

Fry the Chicken:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and dried red chili peppers until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

  • Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through in the sauce.

Serve:

  • Serve the General Tso's Chicken garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, over cooked rice or noodles.