Description
Indulge in the flavors of takeout with this quick and easy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe. This beloved dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch shell, tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it brings a delightful balance of flavors to your table. With just a few common ingredients and simple steps, you’ll be able to recreate this classic Chinese favorite in no time. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and coat with cornstarch.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in batches until golden.
- Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Add sauce to the pan, simmer briefly, then toss cooked chicken until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg