Name: General Tao Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup water; 2 green onions, sliced; Sesame seeds, for garnish

General Tao Chicken Recipe

Pauletta Bader Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make General Tao Chicken Recipe

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup water
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and salt. Dip each chicken piece in beaten eggs, then coat with the cornstarch mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and cook until it thickens.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss until coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve the General Tao chicken garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 186mg
Sodium : 1513mg
Total Carbohydrates : 49g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 24g

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