General Tso’s Chicken is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy texture and tangy flavor. With this simple recipe, you can recreate this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions:
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip them in beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, then remove them from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve the General Tso’s Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Enjoy your homemade General Tso’s Chicken with steamed rice or vegetables for a delicious Chinese meal!