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General Tso's Chicken

A delicious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for family dinners or lunch boxes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (cubed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) Cornstarch can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
For the sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar Can adjust the amount for sweetness.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes Optional, adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour (or cornstarch), paprika, and garlic salt.
  2. Toss the cubed chicken in the mixture until they are well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, soy sauce, and chili pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.
  3. Pour this sauce into the pan where you cooked the chicken. Bring it to a boil and let it thicken.
  4. Add the crispy chicken back into the sauce. Stir until the chicken is well coated.
  5. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.

Notes

For extra crunch, double coat the chicken by dipping them in the flour mixture, then in egg, and again in the flour mixture before frying. You can experiment with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for variations. To store, cool completely, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.