General Tso’s Chicken
Make the best General Tso’s Chicken with golden fried chicken pieces and a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. Ideal for family dinners or Asian-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic salt
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)
3/4 cup oil for frying
Instructions
Coat the cubed chicken pieces in flour (or cornstarch), paprika, and garlic salt.
Heat 3/4 cup of oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, soy sauce, and red chili flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Pour the sauce over the fried chicken and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Adjust chili flakes to taste for mild or extra-spicy sauce.
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken: fry once until light golden, then fry again after resting for a few minutes.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/general-tsos-chicken/
