Description
A delicious and crispy General Tso’s Chicken recipe that is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, ensure it’s halal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- green onions, for garnish
- sesame seeds, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside for a moment to marinate.
- In one bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour. This will give your chicken that delightful, crispy exterior.
- Dip each piece of marinated chicken into the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pieces of coated chicken, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Then add the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the fried chicken back into the skillet, tossing well to coat every piece with that luscious sauce.
- Serve the General Tso’s Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This dish is best served hot for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg