General Tso’s Chicken

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 3 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Fried and then coated in a sticky sauce, this General Tso's chicken recipe is an easy way to make your favorite takeout order at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar and sesame oil; set aside.
  2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Place remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. Fry chicken pieces, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir broth mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken to pan; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 524 calories, 35g fat (5g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

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