General Tso’s Chicken (Sweet and Spicy Chicken)
A popular Chinese-American dish, General Tso’s Chicken features crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast or thigh cubed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 4-6 dried chili peppers
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in beaten egg, then dredge in cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch mixture to prepare the sauce.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers, stir-frying until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Add the fried chicken pieces and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 380 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fat: 15 g
Protein: 30 g