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The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Name: The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Marinade:; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons (30ml) dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine (see note); 2 tablespoons (30ml) 80-proof vodka; 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking soda; 1 pound (455g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch chunks; For the Dry Coating; 1/2 cup (64g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (64g) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) kosher salt; For the Sauce:; 4 tablespoons (50g) granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons (45ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 3 tablespoons (45ml) dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine (see note); 2 tablespoons (30ml) Chinese rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch; 2 teaspoons (10ml) peanut, vegetable, or canola oil; 2 teaspoons (6g) minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves); 2 teaspoons (4g) minced fresh ginger (about one 1-inch piece); 2 teaspoons (4g) minced scallion bottoms (about 1 scallion), plus 6 to 8 scallions, white parts only, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 teaspoon (5ml) toasted sesame oil; 8 small dried red Chinese or Arbol chiles (see note); To Finish:; 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) peanut, vegetable, or canola oil for deep frying; Steamed white rice for serving

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This General Tso's Chicken recipe combines crispy, tender pieces of chicken with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce. Marinate the chicken, coat it with a dry mixture, fry until crispy, then toss in the sauce for an irresistible dish. Serve with steamed white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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2 tablespoons (30ml) dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine (see note)

2 tablespoons (30ml) 80-proof vodka

3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking soda

1 pound (455g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch chunks

1/2 cup (64g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (64g) cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) kosher salt

4 tablespoons (50g) granulated sugar

3 tablespoons (45ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

3 tablespoons (45ml) dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine (see note)

2 tablespoons (30ml) Chinese rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch

2 teaspoons (10ml) peanut, vegetable, or canola oil

2 teaspoons (6g) minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)

2 teaspoons (4g) minced fresh ginger (about one 1-inch piece)

2 teaspoons (4g) minced scallion bottoms (about 1 scallion), plus 6 to 8 scallions, white parts only, cut into 1-inch lengths

1 teaspoon (5ml) toasted sesame oil

8 small dried red Chinese or Arbol chiles (see note)

1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) peanut, vegetable, or canola oil for deep frying

Steamed white rice for serving

The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For The Marinade

For The Sauce

To Finish

Steps

Nutrition Facts

The Best General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For The Marinade

For The Sauce

To Finish

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts