General Tso's Chicken

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the boneless chicken thigh into 1 inch pieces.
  2. 2Cut the boneless chicken thigh into 1 inch pieces.
  3. 3Cut the boneless chicken thigh into 1 inch pieces.
  4. 4Prepare General Tso’s sauce by adding all the items mentioned. Mix well with a whisk, ensuring no lumps and the corn flour and sugar dissolve.
  5. 5Prepare General Tso’s sauce by adding all the items mentioned. Mix well with a whisk, ensuring no lumps and the corn flour and sugar dissolve.
  6. 6Prepare General Tso’s sauce by adding all the items mentioned. Mix well with a whisk, ensuring no lumps and the corn flour and sugar dissolve.
  7. 7Marinate the chicken with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper powder, and 2 tbsp of the prepared General Tso’s sauce. Mix and set aside for 30 minutes.
  8. 8Marinate the chicken with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper powder, and 2 tbsp of the prepared General Tso’s sauce. Mix and set aside for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Marinate the chicken with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper powder, and 2 tbsp of the prepared General Tso’s sauce. Mix and set aside for 30 minutes.
  10. 10Add whisked egg white to the marinated chicken and mix well.
  11. 11Add whisked egg white to the marinated chicken and mix well.
  12. 12Add whisked egg white to the marinated chicken and mix well.
  13. 13In a glass container, add all purpose flour, corn flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  14. 14In a glass container, add all purpose flour, corn flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  15. 15In a glass container, add all purpose flour, corn flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  16. 16Take out the chicken pieces, without the liquid, and add 4-5 pieces in batches to the dry batter mix.
  17. 17Take out the chicken pieces, without the liquid, and add 4-5 pieces in batches to the dry batter mix.
  18. 18Take out the chicken pieces, without the liquid, and add 4-5 pieces in batches to the dry batter mix.
  19. 19Toss the chicken pieces to coat them completely in the dry mix.
  20. 20Toss the chicken pieces to coat them completely in the dry mix.
  21. 21Toss the chicken pieces to coat them completely in the dry mix.
  22. 22Heat oil in a pan for deep frying on medium heat. Drop the chicken pieces side by side to avoid crowding.
  23. 23Heat oil in a pan for deep frying on medium heat. Drop the chicken pieces side by side to avoid crowding.
  24. 24Heat oil in a pan for deep frying on medium heat. Drop the chicken pieces side by side to avoid crowding.
  25. 25Do not stir for 1 minute. Then flip, stir, and fry on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until light golden.
  26. 26Do not stir for 1 minute. Then flip, stir, and fry on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until light golden.
  27. 27Do not stir for 1 minute. Then flip, stir, and fry on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until light golden.
  28. 28Remove and repeat for the remaining chicken.
  29. 29Remove and repeat for the remaining chicken.
  30. 30Remove and repeat for the remaining chicken.
  31. 31Heat oil in a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes.
  32. 32Heat oil in a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes.
  33. 33Heat oil in a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes.
  34. 34Mix and sauté for 1 minute, then add the General Tso’s sauce.
  35. 35Mix and sauté for 1 minute, then add the General Tso’s sauce.
  36. 36Mix and sauté for 1 minute, then add the General Tso’s sauce.
  37. 37Mix and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  38. 38Mix and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  39. 39Mix and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  40. 40Add the fried chicken pieces and mix, frying for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken completely.
  41. 41Add the fried chicken pieces and mix, frying for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken completely.
  42. 42Add the fried chicken pieces and mix, frying for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken completely.
  43. 43Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
  44. 44Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
  45. 45Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 450 gms boneless thigh pieces cubed
  • 450 gms boneless thigh pieces cubed
  • 450 gms boneless thigh pieces cubed
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper powder
  • 0.25 tsp pepper powder
  • 0.25 tsp pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp General Tso’s sauce
  • 2 tbsp General Tso’s sauce
  • 2 tbsp General Tso’s sauce
  • 4 tbsp egg white
  • 4 tbsp egg white
  • 4 tbsp egg white
  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup corn starch
  • 0.75 cup corn starch
  • 0.75 cup corn starch
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp oil
  • 1.5 tbsp oil
  • 1.5 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic cloves, fine chopped
  • 2 tbsp garlic cloves, fine chopped
  • 2 tbsp garlic cloves, fine chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup oil

Equipment

wokwhiskbowlpan/kadhaispatula
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