Description
General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved Chinese-American dish that perfectly blends sweet and spicy flavors with crispy chicken. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to whip up a delightful meal in your own kitchen, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a glossy sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends—this dish will have your family clamoring for seconds as the rich aroma fills your home. Pair it with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Chili flakes (to taste)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Beat eggs in one bowl and place flour mixed with salt and pepper in another.
- Coat each chicken piece in egg mixture, then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about five minutes per batch; transfer to paper towels.
- In another pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes; simmer for three minutes.
- Toss fried chicken with the sauce until well-coated; cook for an additional minute before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger along with garlic for an added layer of flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your heat preference.
- For healthier options, consider baking or air-frying the chicken instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg