Description
This General Tso’s Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a flavorful, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, this dish balances sweet and savory elements with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Chili paste, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
- Set Up Breading Stations: In one bowl, beat the two large eggs until smooth. In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper to season it well.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned flour, shaking off excess to get a crispy fry.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 5 minutes each until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate pan over medium heat, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chili paste. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss them thoroughly in the sauce to coat evenly, allowing the flavor to penetrate and coat each piece.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust chili paste according to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Ensure oil temperature is hot enough before frying to achieve crispiness and prevent oil absorption.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately for optimal crispness.
- Leftover chicken can be reheated in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
