Description
Sizzling General Tso’s Chicken brings Chinese-American cuisine to life with its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Crispy chicken pieces glazed in a rich sauce promise a restaurant-quality meal that delights diners seeking bold, authentic taste sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading and Coating:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish and thoroughly coat chicken pieces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously dredge egg-coated chicken in cornstarch, creating a crisp exterior layer.
- Pour oil into a deep skillet, heating to 350°F for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove fried chicken and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Pour sauce mixture into skillet, stirring continuously until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Gently add fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to ensure even and complete coating.
- Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains crisp and sauce is warm.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking and crispy texture.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help cornstarch adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 350°F for perfect golden-brown chicken.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by reducing sugar for a less sweet version or adding chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg