Description

This Easy General Tso’s Chicken is a takeout favorite that you can make at home in just 35 minutes! Crispy chicken is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with a hint of spice. It’s a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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6 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Cooked rice, for serving

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Instructions

Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, water, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce until smooth. Set aside.
Coat Chicken: Toss chicken pieces in the remaining cornstarch until evenly coated.
Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
Make Sauce: Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Add ginger, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
Combine and Finish: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until heated through and thickened.
Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can substitute with ½ teaspoon of ground ginger.
For a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water).

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (with ½ cup rice)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 60mg