Crispy General Tso's Chicken Recipe
This Crispy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe is sweet, spicy and super crispy. The sauce is rich and bold. The chicken is crunchy outside and tender inside. You will love every bite. This Crispy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe is perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs cut into cubes
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Egg
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Gochujang or chili sauce optional heat
- Garlic minced
- Ginger minced
- Sesame oil
- Water
- Cornstarch slurry
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions sliced
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Add chicken, salt, pepper, egg, and a little soy sauce. Mix well and let it rest for ten minutes.
Coat the Chicken
- Add cornstarch and flour to the chicken. Toss gently until every piece is fully coated and not sticky.
Heat the Oil
- Place oil in a pan. Warm it on medium heat. Wait until the oil is hot enough for frying.
Fry the Chicken
- Add chicken pieces to the pan. Fry until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels.
Make the Sauce Base
- Add garlic and ginger to a small pan. Cook gently until fragrant and light golden in color.
Mix the Sauce
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, water, and sesame oil. Stir slowly and let the flavors blend well.
Thicken the Sauce
- Add cornstarch slurry to the pan. Stir until the sauce becomes thick, smooth, and glossy.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Add fried chicken into the sauce. Toss gently until every piece is coated with rich sauce.
Finish the Dish
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and spring onions on top. Mix lightly and turn off the heat carefully.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy the crispy texture and bold sweet-spicy flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicy texture.
- Fry in small batches for extra crispiness.
- Do not overcook the sauce. It may turn sticky.
- Add dried chilies for more heat.
- Replace chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Add broccoli or bell peppers for color and nutrition.
- Use honey instead of sugar for a mild sweetness.