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Easy General Tso's Chicken

3 servings · 10 min prep · 15 min cook

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

For frying

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil

For the sauce

• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tsp sesame oil, toasted kind
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, add 1/2 tsp more for extra heat
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water, cold

For garnish

• 1/2 green onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp sesame seeds, toasted kind

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, minced 2 garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 2 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, ¼ cup cornstarch, and cold ½ cup water for the sauce. Set aside.
2. Dice the 1 lb chicken thighs into even 1.5-inch cubes. Do not pat the chicken dry; the natural surface moisture helps the ¼ cup cornstarch stick.
3. Place the chicken in a large bowl, add ¼ cup cornstarch, and toss until evenly coated. If wet spots remain, add 1-2 tablespoons more cornstarch as needed.
4. Heat the ⅓ cup vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the chicken in small batches for 6-7 minutes total, keeping the oil between 325-350°F. Don't move the chicken during the first half of cooking. Once golden and crispy, flip and fry the other side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Between batches, return the oil to 350°F and remove any browned bits. Transfer to a wire rack to keep crisp.

   6-7 min

5. Remove the excess 2 tsp oil from the pan, leaving 1 tsp of oil. Sauté the 1 tsp ginger over medium-high heat for 5 seconds. Whisk the 1 tbsp sauce again, then pour it into the pan. Simmer for 30 seconds or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

   30 sec

6. Quickly toss the fried chicken in the thickened 1 tbsp sauce. Garnish with ½ green onion and ¼ tsp sesame seeds, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving

kcal

332

protein

32 g

carbs

29 g

fat

9 g

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