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General Tso's Chicken

Cultural Context

General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, often served in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It is named after a 19th-century Chinese military leader, but its origins are debated, with some attributing its creation to chefs in the U.S. in the 1970s. The dish is characterized by its sweet and spicy sauce, making it a favorite among diners.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300g chicken thighs
200g corn flour (cornstarch), seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
10 dried red chillies
5 slices ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 egg
30g sugar
1 tsp sriracha chilli sauce
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tbsp black rice vinegar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
200ml chicken stock

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

1

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2

Marinate chicken in sesame oil, light soy sauce, egg, and seasoned corn flour.

3

Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.

4

Fry the marinated chicken pieces until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.

5

In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and dried red chillies until fragrant.

6

Add the fried chicken back to the pan along with sugar, sriracha chilli sauce, sweet chilli sauce, oyster sauce, black rice vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and chicken stock.

7

Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.

Cooking Techniques

fryingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

woklarge panmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soyegg
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Note

Origin of the dish is debated; some sources claim it was created in the U.S. rather than China.

Also Known As

General Tso'sTso's Chicken

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