Description
General Tso’s Chicken from China brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen with crispy, tender chicken in a tangy-sweet sauce that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Perfectly balanced and packed with bold flavors, this classic dish turns an ordinary dinner into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Binders and Seasonings:
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Cooking Medium:
- vegetable oil
Optional Heat:
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Dice 1 pound chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and submerge in ¼ cup soy sauce for 15 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Create two separate shallow dishes: one with 1 cup all-purpose flour and another with 2 lightly beaten eggs. Remove chicken from marinade and thoroughly dredge each piece first in egg, then coat completely in flour.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet, heating to 350°F. Carefully place battered chicken pieces into hot oil, maintaining medium-high heat. Fry each batch for 4-5 minutes until exteriors turn deep golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- In a separate saucepan, combine 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, ¼ cup sugar, remaining soy sauce, and optional chili flakes. Simmer at medium heat for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Gently toss crispy chicken pieces in prepared sauce, ensuring each piece receives an even, glossy coating.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and sauce clings perfectly to each morsel.
Notes
- Always cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Marinating chicken briefly in soy sauce adds depth of flavor and helps tenderize the meat.
- Let your oil reach the right temperature (around 350°F) before frying to get that perfect golden crunch without absorbing excess oil.
- When making the sauce, taste and adjust seasonings to your preference, adding more chili flakes for extra heat or a touch of honey for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg