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General Tso’s Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4 servings
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 small dried chilies or less depending on your personal preference
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 inch green onions cut into 1- lengths
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 egg whites

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Combine broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a bowl. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture over chicken pieces and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each chicken piece in cornstarch and place in a single layer on a plate ready to be fried. Fry in hot oil until golden (around 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  • Place a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add vegetable oil and sesame oil, swirling to coat sides. Add the chilies, garlic, ginger and green onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the sauce and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Return the chicken to the wok and stir until chicken pieces has been coated with sauce. Serve with steamed rice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Martin Yan