General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 eggs, beaten

Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For Garnish:

Green onions

Sesame seeds

Directions:

Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch until evenly covered.

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and sesame oil.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes.

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.

Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated.

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 540 kcal | Servings: 4 servings