Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of Chinese-American cuisine with this homemade General Tso’s Chicken recipe. Crispy, tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce and beaten egg. Add cornstarch and toss until well-coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook the Sauce: Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the sauce, cook until thickened.
- Combine and Garnish: Add fried chicken to the sauce, toss to coat. Cook briefly, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy your General Tso’s Chicken hot with rice or veggies.
Notes
- For a lighter version, air-fry or bake the chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the dish’s spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
