General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp white pepper
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions

How to make General Tso's Chicken

1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, whisk egg, then add chicken, salt, and white pepper. Toss to coat. Add cornstarch and mix until chicken is evenly coated.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients (soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and water) until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
4. Carefully pour out most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the prepared sauce mixture to the hot wok and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the fried chicken to the wok with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure chicken is heated through and well coated.
6. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.

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