How to Make Deb's General Tso's Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

General Tso's Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that has become a staple in American Chinese cuisine. The dish features crispy pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, and it's often served with steamed rice or vegetables. It's a dish that's loved for its bold flavors and crunchy texture, and it's perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their meals.

Deb's General Tso's Chicken is a homemade version of this classic dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings for takeout...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 whole dried red chile peppers, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Cook chicken: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch until no lumps remain. Stir in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  • Drop battered chicken pieces into hot oil, one by one. Cook until chicken is golden brown and begins to float, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Make sauce: Combine sugar, vinegars, sherry, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened to the consistency of light pancake syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep sauce warm.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chiles and ginger in hot oil until ginger begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove chiles and ginger to warm sauce; stir until combined.
  • Cook and stir-fry chicken in the same wok until very crispy and dark golden brown. Serve with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    829 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 689mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 911mg