Crispy General Tso Chicken

Jennifer

Cuisine: Asian
Categories: Chicken

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this homemade Crispy General Tso Chicken. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes will tantalize your taste buds.

Crispy General Tso Chicken

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch.
  2. Dip the coated chicken in beaten eggs.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
  4. In another pan, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve the General Tso chicken garnished with chopped green onions and peanuts.
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