Description
Sizzling General Tso’s Chicken brings bold Chinese-American flavors to dinner tables with crispy, golden-brown chicken bathed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Irresistible comfort food that satisfies cravings and delivers restaurant-quality deliciousness you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Garnish:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Create a smooth, velvety coating by whisking egg, cornstarch, flour, and water into a uniform batter. Thoroughly envelop each chicken piece, ensuring complete coverage.
- Warm oil in a skillet to medium heat, carefully lowering coated chicken pieces. Fry until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and crisp texture, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Craft the signature sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring consistently until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy consistency, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently tumble the crispy chicken pieces in the prepared sauce, ensuring each morsel is generously and evenly coated with the vibrant, tangy glaze.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the glazed chicken. Serve immediately alongside steamed white rice for a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Adjust batter consistency by adding more cornstarch for extra crispiness, ensuring a light and crunchy coating that doesn’t become soggy.
- Opt for chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more flavorful meat that remains tender after frying.
- Use gluten-free flour and tamari sauce to make this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Control spice levels by reducing or increasing chili flakes, allowing customization for different heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg