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Crispy General Tso’s Chicken

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A homemade version of the popular takeout dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a bowl. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Set up three bowls—one with cornstarch, one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, and another with beaten eggs.
  3. Dip each piece of marinated chicken first in cornstarch, then into the egg, and finally coat it with the flour mixture. Ensure each piece is coated evenly.
  4. Heat enough oil for frying in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  5. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a separate pan. Add minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, granulated sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return the fried chicken to the pan with the sauce. Stir to coat all pieces, allowing them to absorb the flavors for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, ensure the oil is adequately heated before adding chicken. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain proper frying temperature.

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