Simple General Tso's Chicken Recipe! Better than takeout & Easy to make

Описание: Creating the "world's best" General Tso's Chicken at home sounds like a fun challenge! This recipe focuses on achieving a balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, with a crispy texture for the chicken. Here's how you can make it:
Ingredients
For the Chicken:

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
4-6 dried red chilies, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Garnish:

Chopped green onions
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix the beaten egg with chicken. In another bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour.
Dip the chicken pieces in the cornstarch-flour mixture until well coated.

Fry the Chicken:
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pan to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and sesame oil.
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and red pepper flakes. Fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Combine Chicken and Sauce:
Add the fried chicken to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat all the pieces evenly.

Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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