Saturday 15 October 2022

General Tso


Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginge
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • For the Sauce:

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken thighs with the quarter cup of cornstarch and let sit while you mix the sauce ingredients.
  • Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar and tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Add the chicken to a pan with the oil and fry until crispy.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and drain all but a tablespoon of the oil and add the chili flakes, ginger and garlic.
  • Cook until you smell the garlic (about 30 seconds).
  • Add in the chicken and toss, then add in the sauce.
  • Stir for about 30 seconds until thickened.
  • Serve immediately.