General Tso's Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (cubed) Cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) Cornstarch can be used for extra crispiness
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional) Add for extra 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 General Tso's Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds. It pairs well with steamed or fried rice. For extra crispy chicken, double fry the pieces. Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to your preference.