6 servings

General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken thighs; 0.5 cup corn starch; 0.5 cup extra light olive oil; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 tablespoon garlic; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; green onions; 0.5 cup cold water; 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

6 servings

339 kcal

6 servings

Source: theyummybowl.com

Enjoy the irresistible taste of General Tso's Chicken—a crispy, sweet and spicy dish that captures the essence of Chinese takeout. Indulge in this tangy, crispy chicken delight, perfect for a flavorful meal at home.

(Tick to update ingredients in your "Shopping List" shopping list)

chicken thighs(trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)1.5 pounds
corn starch0.5 cup
extra light olive oil(for frying, plus more as needed)0.5 cup
ginger1 tablespoon
garlic(minced)1 tablespoon
red pepper flakes(or added to taste)0.25 teaspoon
sesame seeds(optional for garnish)1 teaspoon
green onions(sliced, optional)
cold water(or chicken broth (For: sauce))0.5 cup
low sodium soy sauce((For: sauce))3 tablespoon
rice vinegar(or more to taste (For: sauce))1 tablespoon
hoisin sauce((For: sauce))1 tablespoon
granulated sugar((For: sauce))2 tablespoon
cornstarch((For: sauce))1 tablespoon