general tso's chicken

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Detroit, MI
Updated on May 5, 2020

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

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a deep wok or deep fryer such as a fry Daddy/Grandpappy. (I love my Grandpappy!)
  • Step 2
    To 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.
  • Step 3
    In separate bowl mix chicken, soy sauce and garlic powder. Stir in egg, toss chicken to coat.
  • Step 4
    Dip chicken in flour until chicken is coated evenly.
  • Step 5
    Divide chicken in small batches and deep-fry at 350 until crispy and light brown. Drain on wire rack.
  • Step 6
    Toss chicken with sauce.
  • Step 7
    Plate and garnish with green onion.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Keyword: #Ginger
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #boneless
Keyword: #tangy
Keyword: #thighs
Keyword: #skinless
Keyword: #asian
Keyword: #Hot Pepper
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: Chinese

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