With all the Asian recipes we have on the site, it’s only right we include this classic General Tso’s chicken! It’s a little sweet like our Orange Chicken and Honey Chicken recipes.
We Love Asian Food!
One of our favorite Asian dishes is General Tso’s chicken. It is seriously addicting and this recipe is as good as any Chinese takeout!! This sweet, deep-fried chicken recipe is served mostly in North American Chinese restaurants and is named after Zuo Zongtang or Tso Tsung-t’ang, a military leader during the Qing dynasty. Why we love it:
Quick and easy. This General Tso chicken recipe is quick and simple. Flavor. It has a bit of a sweet taste and after adding broccoli it makes it so hearty and tasty. Family friendly. With delicious flavor, this is a family-favorite recipe!
This is definitely an Asian dinner recipe that gets rave reviews!
Ingredients
sugar sweet chili sauce rice vinegar aka rice wine vinegar all-purpose flour – white or wheat flour cornstarch soy sauce large egg white – check out this post on How to Separate Egg Whites Boneless skinless chicken thighs – or chicken breasts. To cut boneless skinless chicken into even pieces, partially freeze them first. Use a sharp knife to cut the half-frozen meat into even cubes. Allow it to thaw before making the recipe. vegetable oil – or another high smoking point oil such as canola oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, or olive oil suitable for higher temperatures. broccoli florets cooked white rice – or cooked noodles
How to Make General Tso Chicken
Storing Tips
STORE. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. FREEZE. For longer storage, keep this recipe for General Tso’s chicken in an airtight freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a sauté pan. If you’re in a hurry it can be microwaved.
Sweeter. Add ½ to 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or honey. Spicier. Add 5-6 whole dried chilies, 1 teaspoon ginger, minced garlic, or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Flavor. Add 2 teaspoons of hoisin sauce for an extra layer of flavoring. Top with sesame seeds or green onions.
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