General Tso’s Chicken

Experience the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this General Tso's Chicken recipe. Whip up this Chinese-American classic in your own kitchen and impress your taste buds with its tangy, flavorful sauce.

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rice wine (240 ml), ¼ cup (60 ml) of soy sauce, and cubed chicken thighs. Stir and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.

2. 2

   In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour (125 g) and 1 tablespoon of salt.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from wine/soy marinade and place in flour mixture. Mix thoroughly, until all the chicken pieces are coated.

4. 4

   Fill a dutch oven or large pot at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 365˚F (185˚C). Place chicken pieces in frying oil, stirring occasionally. Fry until they are golden brown, roughly 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from oil and set aside to drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

5. 5

   In a large skillet, bring one tablespoon of vegetable oil to medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring frequently for one minute.

6. 6

   Add dried chili pods. Continue stirring for 30 seconds before adding rice wine, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. Stir occasionally until mixture is bubbling.

7. 7

   Add cornstarch slurry, stirring frequently. The sauce should begin to thicken in a minute or less.

8. 8

   Add cooked chicken pieces, stirring them to coat with the sauce.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and rice.

10. 10

    Nutrition Calories: 4192 Fat: 434 grams Carbs: 55 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugars: 18 grams Protein: 33 grams

11. 11

    Enjoy!

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