General Tso's Chicken
A popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken cubes coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) Cornstarch can be used for a crispier texture.
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar Adjust according to taste.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional) Adjust for desired heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, and garlic salt.
- Dredge the cubed chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Remove them and set aside.
- In the same pan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Add red chili pepper flakes if you want some heat.
- Once the sauce thickens, add the fried chicken back to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cook for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Remove from heat.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds. Pairs well with steamed rice, fried rice, or broccoli. For extra crispy chicken, double fry the chicken pieces.