general tso's chicken

24 Pinches
FORSYTH, MO
Updated on Jan 7, 2016

I just got this recipe from "The Chew" on TV this morning, so I haven't tried it yet. However, it looked amazing!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS
  • MARINADE
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vodka (for crispness)
  • 2 - egg whites
  • BATTER
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

How To Make general tso's chicken

  • Step 1
    Cut chicken into bite size pieces
  • Step 2
    Whisk together all marinade ingredients & mix in chicken. Let soak for an hour.
  • Step 3
    Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture. Heat some oil in skillet to 360 degrees & fry chicken til crisp & brown.
  • Step 4
    Make sauce-coat bottom of skillet with oil & saute garlic & ginger. Whisk remaining sauce ingredients together & pour into skillet. Simmer, stirring, until thickened. Add chicken & toss to coat. Serve over rice & top with scallions.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: Chinese

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