Chinese Imperial Palace General Tso Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 45 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •For Chicken:
- •- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- •- 1 cup cornstarch
- •- 2 large eggs, beaten
- •- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- •- 1 tsp kosher salt
- •For Sauce:
- •- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- •- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- •- 1/3 cup Chinese rice wine
- •- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- •- 2 tbsp dried red chili flakes
- •- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- •- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- •- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- •For Garnish:
- •- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- •- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 11. Marinate chicken pieces in beaten eggs, white pepper, and salt for 30 minutes.
- 22. Coat marinated chicken thoroughly in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- 33. Deep fry chicken pieces in 375°F vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on wire rack.
- 44. In separate wok, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer and reduce for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 55. Toss crispy chicken in hot sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- 66. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.