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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

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General Tso’s Chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. This recipe combines a flavorful batter with a rich sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes, resulting in a deliciously addictive dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Breading

  • 4 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt

Sauce

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)

For Frying

  • 3/4 cup oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (or cornstarch), paprika, and garlic salt. Coat each piece of chicken evenly in the breading mixture to ensure a crispy exterior once fried.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat 3/4 cup of oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which ensures even cooking. Fry until golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, water, white distilled vinegar, salt, soy sauce, and red chili pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Simmer the Sauce with Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces to the boiling sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 12 minutes or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces evenly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully coated, remove from heat and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch and use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Adjust red chili pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dish.
  • Frying in batches prevents chicken pieces from sticking together and ensures even crisping.
  • Use fresh chicken breasts for best texture; leftovers can be reheated but may lose crispiness.

Keywords: General Tso's Chicken, fried chicken, Chinese-American dish, sweet and spicy chicken, crispy chicken, soy sauce chicken

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