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Chinese General Tso's Chicken Recipe | Crispy Chicken in a Sweet and Spicy Glaze

General Tso's Chicken is a beloved Chinese-inspired dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a rich, glossy sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar, this restaurant favorite is known for its irresistible crispy texture and bold taste.

Chinese General Tso's Chicken is a popular choice for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or noodles for a complete homemade meal that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout.

Cooking Method

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
Dip each piece into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until every piece is well coated.
Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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For the Chicken : 500g boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces , 1 cup cornstarch , 2 eggs, beaten , 1 teaspoon salt , ½ teaspoon black pepper Vegetable oil for deep frying

For the Sauce : 3 tablespoons soy sauce , 2 tablespoons rice vinegar , 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

For the Sauce : 2 tablespoons brown sugar , 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup , 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce : 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated , 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Sauce : ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)

For the Sauce : 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Garnish : 2 spring onions, sliced , 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

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