General Tso’s Chicken


Preparation Time:

  • 45 min

Ingredients:

  • 500g of chicken thighs, diced
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
  • 1/3 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Steamed rice (for serving)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

Instructions:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dip the diced chicken into the egg, then coat it in the flour mixture to create a crispy batter.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • In the same wok, add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the wok, bringing it to a simmer.
  • Add the fried chicken back to the wok, stirring to coat it in the sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Serve the General Tso's chicken over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Macros:

  • Total Calories: 820kcal
  • Carbs: 60g
  • Proteins: 100g
  • Fats: 40g

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