General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Skip the takeout and make your own General Tso's chicken!
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1/3 cup water, or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste, or similar Asian chili paste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Marinade
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, cut into bite-size cubes
Coating
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Stir-Fry
- 1/4 cup peanut oil , or more, for deep-frying, plus 1 tablespoon for stir-frying (or canola)
- 3 to 4 small dried red chile peppers, seeds removed, broken up
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Green onions, thinly sliced , for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Sauce: combine the broth or water, ketchup, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Marinade: In a large bowl, combine 1 12 tablespoons of soy sauce, sherry, and egg whites; whisk to blend and add the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Breading: In a bowl or food storage bag, combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the marinade and let excess drip off; transfer them to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
- Fry: Add about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil to a deep, heavy pot or deep fryer and heat to 365 F (185 C). When the oil is hot, add 8 to 10 of the chicken pieces to the oil and fry for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Turn them frequently to ensure even browning. With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Stir Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chili peppers and garlic and stir-fry for 30 to 45 seconds or until aromatic. Add the sauce mixture from step 1 and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until thickened. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over rice or noodles with a garnish of sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Enjoy!!
Nutrition
Calories: 740kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 31gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1591mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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