General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks chicken thighs; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1, beaten egg; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 4-6 dried chilies; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tablespoon, grated ginger; 2, sliced scallions

Crispy fried chicken pieces are coated in a vibrant, sweet, sour, and mildly spicy glaze.

Chinese⏱ 35 min⚠ Contains 4 allergen(s)

✨ High in protein✨ High in fat✨ High in sodium

Ingredients

Chicken thighs1.5 pounds, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
Cornstarch1/2 cup
All-purpose flour1/4 cup
Egg1, beaten
Soy sauce1/4 cup
Rice vinegar2 tablespoons
Sugar2 tablespoons
Hoisin sauce1 tablespoon
Dried chilies4-6
Garlic2 cloves, minced
Ginger1 tablespoon, grated
Scallions2, sliced

Nutrition (per serving, makes 6)

Calories469 kcal

Protein31 g

Carbs20 g

Fat28 g

Fiber0.3 g

Sugar5 g

Sodium717 mg

Vitamin C1 mg

Iron1 mg

Calcium17 mg

Potassium387 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Toss chicken chunks with cornstarch and flour until coated, then dip in beaten egg.
2Heat oil in a deep pan or wok, fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy, then drain.
3In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and hoisin sauce for the glaze.
4Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok, add dried chilies, garlic, and ginger, stir-fry briefly.
5Pour in the prepared glaze and bring to a simmer, cooking until slightly thickened.
6Add fried chicken to the wok, toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
7Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot.