General Tso'S Chicken Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups peanut oil for frying; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon banana ketchup; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 6 dried whole red chilies; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

4 cups peanut oil for frying
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon banana ketchup
2 tablespoons peanut oil
6 dried whole red chilies
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Heat 4 cups of peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the cornstarch. Mix in the chicken until all the pieces are coated with batter. Drop into the hot oil a piece at a time; cook until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3
Stir together the vinegar, wine, sugar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and the banana ketchup in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the dried chile peppers and cook for a few seconds until the peppers brighten. Stir in the onion, garlic, and orange zest. Cook and stir until the onion is beginning to brown. Stir in the sauce; bring to a boil before adding the fried chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and stir until the chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce, a few minutes longer. Serve sprinkled with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

1884

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups peanut oil for frying, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

General Tso'S Chicken

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