Enjoy the same delicious taste of Chinese takeout by recreating this mouthwatering general Tso’s chicken dish for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy your yummy General Tso’s chicken dish with a side of white rice, noodles of your choice, or fresh steamed veggies. General Tso’s chicken General Tso’s chicken. Picture: Pinterest Ingredients For the chicken…
Enjoy the same delicious taste of Chinese takeout by recreating this mouthwatering general Tso’s chicken dish for yourself and your loved ones.
Enjoy your yummy General Tso’s chicken dish with a side of white rice, noodles of your choice, or fresh steamed veggies.
General Tso’s chicken
General Tso’s chicken.
Ingredients
For the chicken
750g boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces2 eggs lightly beaten salt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup corn starchvegetable oil for frying2 teaspoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
For the sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon corn starch.
Instructions
Place the eggs in a bowl; add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix together the flour and corn starch and place in a shallow bowl or on a plate.
Heat oil in a deep pot to 176 degrees C.Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
Repeat the process for all of the chicken pieces.
Fry 8-9 pieces of chicken at a time for 5 minutes or until browned.
Repeat with all the remaining chicken.
While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk together the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and corn starch.
Add the liquid mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions and serve.
