Learn how to make delicious General Tso’s Chicken at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This popular Chinese dish features crispy chicken tossed in a flavorful sauce, perfect for satisfying your cravings!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- In a shallow bowl, coat the chicken pieces evenly with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in batches and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil if needed. Add the white parts of the sliced green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chicken broth or water. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the aromatics, stirring well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has fully coated the chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and the sliced green parts of the green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or your favorite noodles. Enjoy your homemade General Tso’s Chicken!
Tips and Quick Process:
- For extra crispy chicken, you can double coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch before frying.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when frying the chicken to ensure it gets crispy.
- General Tso’s Chicken tastes best when served immediately, as the crispy coating can lose its texture over time.
