General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
Crispy, juicy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce—this homemade General Tso’s Chicken delivers takeout-level flavor with simple ingredients and healthier, fresh-from-the-skillet goodness.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing bowls (medium & large)
- Tongs
- Nonstick skillet or wok
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Whisk
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels (for draining)
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup extra light olive oil for frying, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp minced ginger from a 2-inch piece of ginger
- 3 cloves garlic or 1 Tbsp grated or finely minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or added to taste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional for garnish
General Tso's Sauce:
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar or more to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, coat chicken pieces evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry chicken in batches until crispy and golden. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat evenly in sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and serve hot.
- Pair with rice or steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
