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Crispy General Tso's Chicken pieces in a glossy spicy sauce with dried red chilies and green onions

Rachel's General Tso's Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup cornstarc h
  • 0.5 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce, divided
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 8 dried red chili peppers
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the beaten egg with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess coating.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chicken broth, and hoisin sauce to create the sauce base.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Fry the chicken in small batches for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok. Sauté the minced ginger, garlic, and dried chilies over medium-high heat for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the sauce base into the wok and bring to a vigorous simmer. Continue to cook until the sauce reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. Add the fried chicken pieces back into the wok. Toss rapidly to ensure even coating. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.