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:

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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.