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Crispy General Tso’s Chicken Recipe Easy Sweet Spicy Sauce Guide

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy General Tso’s chicken with a perfect sweet and spicy sauce, delivering a crunchy texture and bold flavor without sogginess.

Ingredients

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  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Red chili flakes or Sriracha, to taste
  • Water or chicken broth, as needed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken in this dry mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Fill a deep skillet or wok with about 2 inches of oil. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  6. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked chicken. Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to maintain crispiness. Fry in batches to prevent oil temperature drop. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour and use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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