Craving a restaurant-quality dish that will make your taste buds dance? Get ready to transform your home cooking with this mouthwatering General Tso's Chicken recipe that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine crispy, golden chicken pieces perfectly coated in a tantalizing sweet and spicy sauce that will have everyone at your dinner table begging for seconds. This isn't just another chicken recipe - it's a culinary adventure that brings the magic of Chinese-American cuisine right to your plate in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting boneless chicken breast into 1-inch uniform cubes, ensuring even sizing for consistent cooking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Coat each chicken piece completely in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat sesame oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add floured chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook each batch for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.
- Remove fried chicken pieces and drain on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
- In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk ingredients together and simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
- Return chicken to the wok and pour the prepared sauce over, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and chicken to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed white rice.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your oil is precisely at 350°F for perfectly crispy chicken without burning.
- Batch Frying Matters: Never overcrowd the pan - this ensures each chicken piece gets beautifully golden and crisp.
- Sauce Consistency: Whisk your sauce ingredients thoroughly and let it simmer to develop deep, rich flavors.
- Fresh Ingredients Make a Difference: Use fresh garlic and ginger for the most vibrant taste.
- Garnish Game Strong: Those fresh green onions aren't just decoration - they add a crucial layer of flavor and freshness.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh, with steamed white rice to soak up that incredible sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 95mg
