Name: General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup corn starch; 1/4 cup extra light olive oil, for frying, plus more as needed; 2 tbsp minced ginger, from a 2-inch piece of ginger; 3 cloves garlic, or 1 Tbsp grated or finely minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or added to taste; 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional for garnish; General Tso's Sauce:; 1/2 cup cold water; 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp rice vinegar, or more to taste; 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 4 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch