general tso's chicken
This is my favorite Chinese style dish EVER! I think it must be a lot of people's favorite since it is the most ordered Chinese dish in the US.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 3/4 cup chicken broth, chilled
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 - egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup flour
- - oil for deep frying
- 1 bunch sliced green onions
How To Make general tso's chicken
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Step 1Heat oil in a deep wok or deep fryer such as a fry Daddy/Grandpappy. (I love my Grandpappy!)
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Step 2To make Sauce, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and chicken broth together. Add garlic , ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and wine. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is thickened. Set aside.
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Step 3In separate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and garlic powder. Stir in egg, toss chicken to coat.
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Step 4Dip chicken in flour until chicken is coated evenly.
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Step 5Divide chicken in small batches and deep-fry at 350 until crispy and light brown. Drain on wire rack.
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Step 6Toss chicken with sauce.
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Step 7Plate and garnish with green onion.
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Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Deep Fry
Culture:
Chinese
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