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General Tso Sauce

General Tso Sauce: Elevate Your Home Cooking Today

Discover the vibrant flavors of homemade General Tso Sauce, perfect for transforming ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil omit for nut allergies
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger ground ginger is a substitute
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced garlic powder can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to spice preference
For Garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds for crunch
  • to taste chopped green onions for freshness

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade General Tso's Chicken
  1. Combine the cubed chicken thighs with the beaten egg, cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium-high to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Fry marinated chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, hoisin sauce, chicken broth or water, and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. In the skillet, heat sesame oil and vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring to incorporate the ginger and garlic. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir in red pepper flakes and adjust heat level as desired.
  8. Add the fried chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce.
  9. Simmer the chicken and sauce together for 1 to 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for best results. Adjust sweetness and spice levels to personal preference.

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