General Tso Chicken Recipe
General Tso Chicken is a take-out favorite. It’s everything comfort food should be, crispy, juicy, sweet, spicey, and savory.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, copycat recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 722kcal
Cost: $10.00
cutting board
measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
chef's knife
large deep pot
pie plate
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
CHICKEN:
- 2 ½ - 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs beaten
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Vegetable oil for frying about 2-4 cups depending on the size of the pot
- 1 Tablespoon oil for stir fry
SAUCE:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- Rice
- Green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds
PREP CHICKEN:
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes.
In a shallow bowl or pie plate, beat eggs.
In another shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together flour and cornstarch.
Coat chicken pieces in egg.
Then coat chicken pieces with flour mixture.
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
While oil is heating, make the sauce.
Line a large plate with paper towels and set it aside.
COOK CHICKEN:
Once the oil reaches 375 degrees F, cook chicken 8-10 pieces simultaneously, depending on the pan’s size, until golden brown.
Remove and place on a paper towel-line plate to drain.
COOK SAUCE:
After the chicken is all cooked, remove oil from the pan, and wipe down slightly.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat.
Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
TO FINISH:
Add chicken into the sauce and stir to combine.
Serve immediately over rice, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 477mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 1148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg