Easy General Tso's Chicken

1Ingredients

• 1.5 poundsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.3 cupSoy sauce
• 0.3 cupRice vinegar
• 0.3 cupGranulated sugar
• 1 tablespoonHoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoonFresh ginger, grated
• 2 clovesGarlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoonRed pepper flakes
• 0.5 cupChicken broth
• 0.8 cupCornstarch
• 0.3 cupAll-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
• 2 cupsVegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoonsWater
• 2 stalksGreen onions, sliced, for garnish
• 1 tablespoonSesame seeds, for garnish

2Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken thighs dry and cut them into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.

   ⏱ 15 min
2. 2

   In a shallow dish, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup cornstarch, all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess coating.

   ⏱ 5 min
3. 3

   Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Fry the coated chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

   ⏱ 10 min
4. 4

   While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 1/4 cup rice vinegar, granulated sugar, hoisin sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

   ⏱ 5 min
5. 5

   Carefully remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pot used for frying (or use a clean pan). Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.

   ⏱ 3 min
6. 6

   Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce. Toss gently to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated.

   ⏱ 2 min
7. 7

   Serve the Easy General Tso's Chicken immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. It pairs wonderfully with steamed white rice.

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