General Tso’s Chicken | A Basic Chinese Dish

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

Prep the aromatics.

Prepare the sauce.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Pour in some soy sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to coat the chicken.

Add a touch of oil to lock in flavor and help the chicken crisp up.

Fill a wok with oil and heat it up.

Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Let the fried chicken rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Add a bit of oil and minced garlic to the wok.

Toss the crispy chicken back into the wok with the garlic.

Drizzle the sauce around the edge of the wok and mix well.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions on top.

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