Homemade General Tso'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Homemade General Tso'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced fine; 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste (garlic chili sauce); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 -3 teaspoons sugar (to taste); 2 teaspoons seasoned rice wine vinegar; 10 ounces sweet chili sauce; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste (garlic chili sauce)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 -3 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
10 ounces sweet chili sauce
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

1
cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and place into an air tight container.
2
mince garlic, ginger, and add to chicken followed by soy sauce, sesame oil, the 1bsp. sugar, and black pepper and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
3
combine flour and cornstarch into a resealable bag and shake well.
4
beat eggs into a separate dish.
5
in a medium bowl mix remaining ingredients of garlic, ginger,sambal, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sweet chili sauce.
6
heat oil in skillet to about 350 degrees.
7
dip each piece of chicken into egg allowing it to drip off.
8
dredge each piece in flour and cornstarch mixture shaking off excess.
9
drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
10
in a separate pan add sauce mixture and heat slowly.
11
as chicken pieces are done frying add to sauce and toss gently.
12
continue until all pieces are fried and sauced.
13
enjoy.

1912

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 garlic cloves, minced fine, 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

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Homemade General Tso'S Chicken

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