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general tso's chicken

Recipe by
Eloise Shippey
FORSYTH, MO

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

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

Ingredients For general tso's chicken

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

How To Make general tso's chicken

  • 1
    Cut chicken into bite size pieces
  • 2
    Whisk together all marinade ingredients & mix in chicken. Let soak for an hour.
  • 3
    Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture. Heat some oil in skillet to 360 degrees & fry chicken til crisp & brown.
  • 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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