Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and a crispy texture, making it a favorite for dinner or takeout-style meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Frying
- 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 (adjust based on preferred spice level)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure quick, even cooking and easy eating.
- Set up the coating station: In one bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper to season the coating.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour, coating evenly to create a crispy crust when fried.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 5 minutes each, turning occasionally until they turn golden brown and are 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, fresh ginger, and chili paste. Stir the mixture constantly until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency, enhancing the flavors.
- Combine and serve: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the thickened sauce and toss thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the flavorful glaze. Serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by repeating the egg and flour dipping process before frying.
- Adjust chili paste quantity to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Serve with steamed rice and a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content without sacrificing flavor.
- Drain the fried chicken well to prevent the sauce from becoming soggy.
