General Tso's Chicken

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the white part of the scallions.
  2. 2Mince the garlic.
  3. 3Cut the chicken into about 1-inch cubes.
  4. 4Add the chicken and salt to a bowl and mix until the chicken absorbs the salt.
  5. 5Add white pepper and rice wine to the chicken and mix well.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, add cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, egg, oil, and water.
  7. 7Coat the chicken in the prepared batter.
  8. 8Prepare the sauce by adding soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, chili oil, and chicken stock to a bowl and whisking them together.
  9. 9Heat oil in a pan over high heat until it reaches 350°F (177°C).
  10. 10Carefully place the battered chicken in the hot oil.
  11. 11Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes, then remove and drain.
  12. 12Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (191°C).
  13. 13Return the chicken to the hot oil and fry for another 1 minute.
  14. 14Drain the fried chicken.
  15. 15Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat.
  16. 16Stir-fry the scallions, dried chilies, and garlic for about 10 seconds.
  17. 17Pour in the prepared sauce and bring it to a simmer.
  18. 18Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and whisk until the sauce thickens.
  19. 19Return the fried chicken to the wok and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.75 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1.5 cups cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 10 pieces dried chilies
  • 4 cups cooking oil for frying

Equipment

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