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General Tso’s Chicken: Ultimate 20 Minute Crispy Recipe

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

You fry chicken pieces and toss them in a sweet and spicy sauce. This dish features a crispy texture.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 dried red chilies
  • 2 cups oil

Instructions

  1. Cut your chicken into small pieces.
  2. Coat your chicken in egg and cornstarch.
  3. Fry your chicken until crispy.
  4. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
  5. Cook garlic, ginger, and chilies in a pan.
  6. Add your sauce to the pan.
  7. Toss your chicken in the sauce.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for more flavor.
  • Add more chilies for extra heat.
  • Serve your chicken with rice.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450

Keywords: General Tso's Chicken, Chinese Food, Spicy Chicken, Fried Chicken