Description
Experience the delightful flavors of homemade General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved Chinese takeout classic that brings a sweet and spicy kick right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, tossed in a luscious sauce made with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that captures the essence of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- In a bowl, mix ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the remaining oil until fragrant.
- Add sauce mixture to the skillet; simmer briefly before returning chicken to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg