General Tso’s Chicken

Description

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General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:

Sliced green onions
Directions

Prepare the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat evenly in cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Cook the sauce: In a clean skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
Combine: Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal per serving

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