Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of homemade General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved Chinese-American dish that promises a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a rich sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and can be customized according to your taste preferences. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends. Dive into the culinary adventure of creating this iconic dish from scratch!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in soy sauce for 15 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl and beaten eggs in another. Dip marinated chicken in egg, then coat with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes over medium heat; simmer for three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider tossing the chicken pieces in cornstarch after coating them with flour before frying. Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of chili flakes according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg