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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe: Crispy, Sweet, and Better Than Takeout

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This homemade General Tso’s Chicken recipe delivers crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce—perfect for recreating your favorite takeout at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for chicken)

  • Oil, for frying

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

  • 8–10 dried red chilies

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
    Sauce Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)

  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 3 tbsp sugar

  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, egg, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let sit 15 minutes.

  2. Heat oil in wok or deep skillet. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.

  4. Discard most of the oil from the wok, leaving 1 tbsp. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant.

  5. Pour in sauce mixture. Simmer until thickened and glossy.

  6. Add chicken and toss to coat. Drizzle sesame oil over the top.

  7. Serve hot, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.

  • Adjust heat level by increasing or reducing dried chilies.

  • Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version.

  • Serve over rice or noodles.

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