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General Tso’s Chicken – Crispy, Sticky, Better-Than-Takeout Classic

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Crispy fried chicken tossed in a bold, sweet-and-spicy sauce — General Tso’s Chicken is a takeout classic you can master at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Oil for frying

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • ½ cup water or broth

  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated

  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 6–8 dried red chilies or 1 tsp chili flakes

  • 1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Mix chicken with egg, cornstarch, and salt. Let rest 5 minutes.

  • Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain.

  • In a bowl, whisk sauce ingredients: soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water.

  • In a clean wok, sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies in oil. Add sauce. Simmer until thick.

  • Add fried chicken and toss to coat evenly.

  • Finish with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust spice by adding more or fewer chilies.

  • Bake or air fry for a lighter version.

  • Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

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