General Tso’s Chicken
A delicious takeout favorite made with tender chicken and a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook for about 5–7 minutes.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to ensure each piece is coated.
- Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Perfectly cook chicken without overcrowding the pan for ideal crispiness. Adjust sweetness and spice according to preference.