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A plate of General Tso's Chicken, glistening with sauce and garnished with green onions

Quick way to grow General Tso's Chicken fanatics

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make General Tso's Chicken, sure to turn anyone into a fanatic. It's a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet or wok
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 egg white

General Tso's Sauce

  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha or more, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

For Frying and Serving

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cups rice cooked, for serving
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by marinating the chicken; in a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and egg white, then mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the General Tso's sauce by whisking together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, Sriracha, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Cooking

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C), then carefully add the marinated chicken in batches and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil, and then discard most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  • Pour the prepared General Tso's sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Add the fried chicken back into the thickened sauce, toss to coat evenly, and ensure each piece is thoroughly covered.

Serving

  • Serve the General Tso's chicken immediately over cooked rice.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken. Fry once, let it rest for a few minutes, then fry again for 1-2 minutes until extra crispy.