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Crispy General Tsos Chicken Recipe Easy Sweet Spicy Sauce

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A crispy, sweet, and spicy General Tso’s chicken recipe with an ultra-crispy batter and a luscious homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup rice flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying (peanut or canola oil preferred)
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes or Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the beaten egg. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and rice flour.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks. Set aside.
  4. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a wok or deep skillet and heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  6. While frying, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened to a glossy glaze. Add water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Transfer fried chicken to a large bowl, pour hot sauce over, and toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or favorite sides.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt chicken. Dry chicken pieces well before battering to ensure crispiness. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Simmer sauce gently to prevent burning sugars. Toss chicken gently in sauce and serve immediately to keep crispiness. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free hoisin sauce. For vegan, substitute chicken with firm tofu using the same batter and frying method. Leftovers reheat best in oven or skillet, not microwave.

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Keywords: General Tso's chicken, crispy chicken, sweet and spicy sauce, Chinese-American recipe, easy dinner, fried chicken, homemade sauce

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