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General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
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A flavorful and crispy General Tso’s Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast pieces coated in a savory breading and tossed in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. Perfect for a homemade Chinese-American favorite that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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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)

Other:

  • 3/4 cup cooking oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the breading and coat chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (or cornstarch), paprika, and garlic salt. Toss the cubed chicken breasts in the breading mixture until thoroughly coated, ensuring an even layer on all pieces.
  2. Fry the chicken: Heat 3/4 cup of cooking oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine 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 to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Simmer the sauce: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 12 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
  5. Combine chicken and sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the simmering sauce, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly. Cook together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  6. Serve: Transfer the General Tso’s Chicken to a serving dish. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice and steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free variant, use cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour and tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of red chili pepper flakes to control the heat level.
  • Frying in batches prevents sogginess and ensures crispiness.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop to maintain sauce consistency and chicken texture.

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Keywords: General Tso’s Chicken, Chinese recipe, fried chicken, sweet and spicy sauce, Asian cuisine, homemade, easy dinner

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