General Tso’s Chicken
A beloved takeout favorite, General Tso’s Chicken is crispy, sweet, and spicy. This deep-fried dish is coated in a sticky sauce with bold garlic and ginger notes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat in cornstarch.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a pan, sauté garlic and ginger, add soy, hoisin, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes.
- Simmer sauce until thickened. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve over steamed rice.