Experience the classic taste of General Tso's Chicken, a sweet and savory Chinese favorite. Boneless fried chicken is tossed in distinctive General Tso's Sauce, making it an excellent stir-fry dish for pairing with rice, fried rice, or noodles at lunch or dinner.
In a bowl, combine cut chicken, garlic, ginger, pepper powder, salt, cornstarch, and all-purpose flour, mixing well to ensure the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated with the seasonings.
Frying the chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and carefully add the marinated chicken pieces, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Fry the chicken until it achieves a golden brown color on both sides.
Once fried, remove the chicken from the oil and set aside for later use.
Making General Tso's Chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add ginger, garlic, and dry red chili. Sauté until aromatic.
Mix in both white and brown sugar, stirring well until they caramelize.
Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar, and mix them thoroughly to blend well.
Pour chicken broth into the mixture, stir briefly, and allow it to boil for a couple of minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens to the desired consistency.
Add the fried chicken pieces into the sauce, gently tossing them to ensure each piece is fully coated with the sauce.
Complete the dish by sprinkling sesame seeds and spring onions over the top, give everything a final stir, and your delicious General Tso's Chicken is now ready to be savored.
Serving
Serve this General Tso's Chicken alongside white rice, fried rice, noodles, or your preferred dishes for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Notes
Tips for Perfect General Tso's Chicken:
Crispy Chicken: For a crunchy texture, fry the marinated chicken over medium heat. This ensures crispiness without excess oil absorption, unlike frying at high heat.
Homemade Sauce: To capture the essence of General Tso's Chicken, prepare the sauce from scratch. Fresh ginger, garlic, and chicken broth significantly enhance the sauce's flavor and freshness.
Versatile Cooking: While this recipe uses pan-frying for the chicken, feel free to adapt by deep frying, baking, or air frying according to your preference.
Flexible Protein Choices: Chicken breast is used here, but thighs or bone-in pieces are equally suitable. For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with tofu.