Quick & Easy General Tso Chicken

Quick & Easy General Tso Chicken

Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce with a spicy kick! This quick and easy General Tso's Chicken recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes. A delicious main that's both family-friendly and budget-friendly and great for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories per serving 332 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
¼ cup cornstarch
5 thin slices ginger peeled
⅓ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
½ green onion finely chopped
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind

Sauce

3 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes add another ½ teaspoon if you want it spicier
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup water cold

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
Dice each chicken thigh into 1½-inch pieces. Do not pat dry - some moisture helps with the next step.
Place the chicken in a large bowl, add cornstarch, and toss to coat evenly.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in small batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
On medium-high heat, add ginger and the prepared sauce into the pan, simmering until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
Add the fried chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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