Description
Make restaurant-quality General Tso’s Chicken at home with this easy and flavorful recipe. Crispy fried chicken coated in a savory, spicy-sweet sauce creates the perfect Chinese takeout experience in your own kitchen. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this homemade dish delivers authentic taste and crispy texture every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch or potato starch (for crispy coating)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Red pepper flakes or chili sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch, coating them evenly. For extra crispiness, double coat by dipping the chicken in egg wash before re-coating with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, water, and chili sauce. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the fried chicken into the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve hot over steamed rice or fried rice.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful fried chicken.
- Ensure oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the sauce to match your preference.
- Make vegetarian variants using tofu or cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg