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General Tso Sauce

Mouthwatering General Tso Sauce You Can Make at Home

This General Tso Sauce recipe combines savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, making it a must-try for your home cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Soy sauce low-sodium options work well
  • 1 cup Rice vinegar apple cider vinegar can be substituted
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar honey or maple syrup are alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or water use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Minced ginger fresh is best
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes adjust to taste
For the Chicken (or Tofu/Shrimp)
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can substitute with tofu or shrimp
  • 1 large egg for binding
  • 1 cup Cornstarch tapioca starch is gluten-free option
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions for freshness

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for General Tso Sauce
  1. Slice the chicken thighs and marinate with the egg, cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  3. Fry the marinated chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Mix together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hoisin, broth, and cornstarch.
  5. Sauté ginger and garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
  6. Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in red pepper flakes to taste.
  8. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce to coat.
  9. Let simmer in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, then garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover General Tso Sauce in the fridge for up to a week.

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