Description
A flavorful and spicy Chinese dish, General Tso’s Chicken is perfect for entertaining, with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
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- 6 Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs or 2 Whole Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 10-15 Dry Hot Szechuan Chili Peppers
- 3-5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 slices Ginger Root
- 2 stalks Scallion
- 2 cups (500 ml) Peanut Oil (for deep frying)
To Make Seasoning Sauce A
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Tapioca Starch
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Water
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Baking Soda
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Cooking Oil
To make Seasoning Sauce B
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Duck Sauce or Plum Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) White Rice Wine
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Tapioca Starch
- 3 tbsp Ginger Juice (45 ml) (instructions below)
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) White Rice Vinegar
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- lb the 3 slices of ginger root and the scallions with a mallet. Soak in 1/2 cup water to make the ginger juice. Set aside.
- lb the chicken to make it thinner, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth. Stir in cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same wok, add minced garlic, Szechuan chili peppers, and ginger slices. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sauce mixture to the wok and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Return the fried chicken to the wok and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time, making it easy to assemble when guests arrive.
- Double the sauce if you prefer more coating.
- The dish can be made up to an hour in advance and reheated quickly in the wok before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100