General Tso Chicken

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General Tso chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish consisting of deep-fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The sauce typically includes ingredients such as soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and dried red chili peppers. It is usually served with steamed broccoli or other vegetables and white rice.

The dish is named after Zuo Zongtang, a Qing Dynasty military leader, although there is no historical connection between him and the dish itself. It is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1970s and has since become a staple of Chinese-American cuisine.

General Tso Chicken Ingredients

300 gram chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces2 Tbsp corn starchSalt and pepperOil for frying1 tsp garlic ginger paste

Sauce

3 tbsp rice vinegar3 Tbsp soya sauce3 tbsp hoisin sauce1/2 cup water2 tbsp sugar1 tbsp cornstarch

Garnish

Sesame seedsGreen onion

Method

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss each piece with cornstarch, salt and pepper. Set aside.2. In a separate dish, combine all the ingredients for your sauce together.3. Preheat a non-stick skillet with oil. Cook each chicken piece until all the sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan. Leave about 1 tbsp of oil in the pan for cooking.4. Add the garlic and ginger. Sautee for about 30 seconds.5. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring it to a simmer then add the chicken and toss to coat.6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion.7. Serve right away!