Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved dish that brings the essence of Chinese takeout right into your home kitchen. This sweet and spicy stir-fry features crispy chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sauce made with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With customizable spice levels and easy cleanup, it’s not only delicious but also convenient to prepare. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this classic dish that combines convenience with rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and coat with cornstarch.
- Combine the sauce ingredients: ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in batches until golden.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce, simmer briefly, then return chicken to skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg